“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
“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
“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.” TryingImportantDifferentConquerDifferent ThingsThings In Life 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
“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 have been able to be just a good light to people and just share His love. I wake up every day and [try to] honor God in everything that I do and I may fall short sometimes, but all I want to do is love Him.” PeopleWantTryingMayHas BeensSometimesLightAbleFallShareHonorWake UpHis Love 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
“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.” GivingTryingMeanLongSometimesRunningAbleStuffSidesEasierHandleGods WillLong Runs Author:Bethany Hamilton
“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.” TryingEnjoyLosesCreativeEssentialsOceanEverydayWaveScaryEveryday LifeBe CreativeSurfing Author:Bethany Hamilton
