“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.” PeopleThinkingTryingFactsInspirationConform Author:Bethany Hamilton
“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.” ThinkingKnowsDifferentPerfectForgetVisionPerfect Life Author:Bethany Hamilton
“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.” ThinkingWayWantTryingI CanDecisionGroupsHugeYeahBlessedWant MeFaith In GodPositivelyThink PositivelyGroup Of FriendsHe Wants MeAmazing Family Author:Bethany Hamilton
“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.” PeopleThinkingShouldEndsHomeBeautifulNaturalCreaturesOceanAccidentsDrivingSurfingSharksParts Of LifeDown The RoadBeautiful CreaturesDriving Down The Road Author:Bethany Hamilton
“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.” ThinkingHardPassionPowerfulWillingLetting Go Author:Bethany Hamilton
“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.” ThinkingWayFeelsWellsLooksCertainStuffDifferencesHealthyWell BeingMaking A DifferencePositivelyPostureThink PositivelyGood Posture Author:Bethany Hamilton
“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.” PeopleThinkingWorldNeedsTryingBelieveLyingGirlForgetCrazyDyingThis WorldEatingDisorderBelieve In MeStarvingEating Disorder Author:Bethany Hamilton
“Surfing is a huge passion of mine. I'm and addict to it in a sense. I think it is a good addiction. I spend about anywhere from two to eight hours a day in the water when I am home. I enjoy competing and traveling. I don't know, I just like being in the ocean and enjoying God's creation. Just the adrenaline you get and its good exercise you get at the same time.” ThinkingKnowsTwoHomePassionEnjoyWaterHoursCreationMinesHugeExerciseOceanAddictionEightCompetingAddictSurfingAdrenalineGod's CreationGood Exercise Author:Bethany Hamilton
“I believe in God. Nobody made me believe; I don't think you can or should try to force someone to believe something. And even though my parents taught me stuff about God and read Bible stories to me from as early as I can remember... it was my choice to become a believer in Him. The way I see it, putting our faith in God is something that each person has to come to on his or her own. It's your own personal relationship with Him; a bond that's as unique as a fingerprint.” ThinkingWayShouldTryingBelievePersonsMadeI CanStoriesRememberChoicesForceI BelieveStuffParentTaughtUniqueI Believe InBelieverBelieve In GodFaith In GodPersonal RelationshipsI Believe In GodFingerprintsBible Stories Author:Bethany Hamilton
“I guess I just like to challenge myself and push myself harder to do things that I dont think I can, to do things that other people do not think I can. It pushes me. I push my own personal limits.” PeopleThinkingI CanChallengesMy OwnLimitsHarderPersonal Limits Author:Bethany Hamilton
“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.” IfsThinkingWorldTryingI CanMatterFunHaving FunBeing The BestCompetingWhat You LoveSurferDoing What You Love Author:Bethany Hamilton
