God created the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the waves for our enjoyment. Surfing is just my way of worshipping Him.
BETHANY HAMILTONYou don’t need easy, you just need possible.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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It’s hard for me to describe the joy I felt after I stood up and rode wave in for the first time after the attack. I was incredibly thankful and happy inside. The tiny bit of doubt that would sometimes tell me you’ll never surf again was gone in one wave.
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I could never have embraced this many people with two arms.
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Compassion can drive us to do amazing things and give us perspective.
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My favorite thing [about surfing] is being creative on waves; it’s like an art form. You can do whatever you want on that wave if you work hard at it and just have fun out there.
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Being out there in the ocean, God’s creation, it’s like a gift He has given us to enjoy.
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I enjoy hanging out with friends, going on hikes and playing tennis. I also enjoy Bible study and making dinners. I have a pretty mellow life away from the water.
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Love is bigger then a tsunami, stronger then any fear.
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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I think passion is something that’s more powerful than even love. It’s something that you’re not willing to let go of, and you’ll work really hard to make sure that stays a part of your life.
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Surfing is very special and unique. It’s really hard to explain unless you’ve tried it. It’s being out in the ocean in the sun, the water on your skin, and the adrenalin rush when you catch a wave. You have to be creative so it’s like an art form in a way.
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Learning how to deal with people and their reactions to my life is one of the most challenging things… people staring at me, people asking rude questions, dealing with media, stuff like that.
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I’m a surfer at heart. Both my parents moved to Hawaii in the 1970s, where they met and became Christians. Then they taught me and my two brothers how to love the Lord – and how to surf!
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I don’t know how long I’ll be competing but I’ll always be surfing. I’ll be surfing until I’m old.
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Both of my parents are surfers, of course, so they understood where my passion for surfing was at and I guess they saw the talent that I had.
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Strive to find things to be thankful for and just look for the good in who you are!
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