Bethany Hamilton Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
More Bethany Hamilton quote about:
- Art,
- Challenges,
- Christ,
- Disability,
- Fun,
- Giving,
- Heart,
- Inspirational,
- Overcoming,
- Parents,
- Passion,
- Surfing,
- Water,
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“I wouldn't change what happened to me because then I wouldn't have this chance, in front of all of you, to embrace more people than I ever could have with two arms.”
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“My faith in God is a huge part of my life, and yeah He has blessed me with an amazing family, and group of friends. In the Bible he tells us to think positively about ourselves, to not be down on ourselves. So I just try to live the way He wants me to, and make the best decisions I can.”
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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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“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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“I don't need easy, I just need possible.”
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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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“People can do whatever they want if they just set their heart to it, and just never give up, and just go out there and do it.”
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“I guess my faith in Jesus Christ is what kept me going day by day. I just trusted in him and I believe that he's the one who gives me the strength and ability to overcome struggles and problems day to day. I'm just grateful for him, as he has blessed me with just an amazing family that has supported me through every step of the way.”
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“Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you.”
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“Surfing is so unique and it's something that no matter what level you are, you can go and have fun. You can pick and choose the waves that you want to surf, so if it is too big and scary, you can wait until it changes and gets more to your level. Every time you go out it's always different and unique. It's almost like a place you can just de-stress.”
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“Being able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive.”
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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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“Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice.”
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“Our health and well-being is something that we can almost control, to a certain extent. We can choose to eat healthy, we can choose to think positively, and we can choose to have good posture. All this stuff makes a difference, and the way that you look and feel, and your confidence.”
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“I could never have embraced this many people with two arms.”
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“It's sad to hear that 1 in 3 girls have an eating disorder, because they're trying to be something that they think they need to be, when it's such a lie that they believe. Meanwhile all over the world there's people that are starving or dying of something crazy that we forget, and we think we're the only ones in this world.”
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“Love God; love others; do your best in all you do, even if you fall short!”
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“I gave my heart to Jesus when I was five-years-old and since then it's been a special relationship. To me it's not a religion; it's just talking to God, reading his word, and doing my best to honor him in everything I do.”
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“God created the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the waves for our enjoyment. Surfing is just my way of worshipping Him.”
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“My belief is where I get my strength. When I'm struggling with something, I can go to God for help and I'm excited to share that.”
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“Being creative on the waves is challenging, but we each create art in our own way.”
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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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“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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“Fear is something that can really hold us all back from different things in life. It's important to notice what your fears are and try to conquer them.”
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“I don't really want people looking to me for inspiration. I just want to be a sign along the way that points toward Heaven.”
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“I think sharks are beautiful creatures, and I don't think we should stop going in the ocean because of them. You drive down the road and you get in an accident, but most people end up driving down the road again. Surfing is you're going into their home and it's just a natural part of life.”
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“I just try to be myself and not conform to something I'm not and just continue doing what I do. I just try not to think about the fact that I'm an inspiration for people.”
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“None of us are going to have perfect lives. Our own vision of what we think is good maybe different from what He [God] thinks. And we forget that. We think we know what's best and we don't.”
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“I'm actually not star-struck. I like to give people their own space and admire them from a distance.”
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“What ultimately matters is the emotions and feelings that you experienced and people around [whom] you experienced [them].”
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