There’s no such thing as a handicap – it’s all in your head
BETHANY HAMILTONGetting 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.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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I believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe He gave me the passion and determination to continue surfing. You fall off the horse, and you get back on. I had to go for it.
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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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To lose your everyday life of surfing and being creative on waves, enjoying the ocean – that’s scary to me. It was essential to at least try surfing again and get out there and see how it went.
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God has a lot more to give and to offer than the world has to give.
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God will give us the strength to be able to handle things. I mean, you can try to do it on your own, and sometimes you can pull off some stuff, but in the long run, it’s much easier with Him by our side.
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I could never have embraced this many people with two arms.
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It’s easy to look at the things of this world to solve our challenges and obstacles in life, but when we submit our lives to Christ, His grace, mercy, peace and love will bring true fulfillment to our lives.
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Like, with one arm I know I can surf, but competitive surfing can be really frustrating, and sometimes you don’t do as well as you want to. It can be discouraging at times. But whenever I do get frustrated, I just focus on God.
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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 for me is more than my lifestyle; it’s my passion, my love and it’s a part of me.
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Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.
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I just love being on the ocean and being creative on the waves and the feeling you get when you’re surfing. All around it’s beautiful and fun.
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The paramedic whispered in my ear ‘God will never leave you or forsake you.’
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You don’t need easy, you just need possible.
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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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