I’m actually not star-struck… I like to give people their own space and admire them from a distance.
BETHANY HAMILTONCompassion can drive us to do amazing things and give us perspective.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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You fall off the horse and you get back on.
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I think it doesn’t matter if you are the best surfer in the world. I’m going to try to be the best surfer I can be. It’s not all about competing and being the best. It’s more about having fun and just doing what you love.
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It’s been amazing to touch people’s lives.
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Love is bigger then a tsunami, stronger then any fear.
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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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Getting back on the surfboard after the [shark] attack was the hardest thing and I did it! After that, the hardest thing was my first competition.
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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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Life is a lot like surfing… When you get caught in the impact zone, you’ve got to just get back up. Because you never know what may be over the next wave.
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Being able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive.
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In the end, my love for surfing helped me overcome my fear of sharks.
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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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Your looks do not define who you are.
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Life is full of what-ifs. You can’t let it hold you back. If you do, you’re not really living at all… just kind of going through the motions with no meaning
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Being creative on the waves is challenging, but we each create art in our own way.
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My belief is where I get my strength. When I’m struggling with something, I can go to him for help and I’m excited to share that.
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