“Both of my parents are surfers, of course, so they understood where my passion for surfing was at and I guess they saw the talent that I had.” PassionCoursesParentSawsTalentUnderstoodSurfingMy PassionSurfer Author:Bethany Hamilton
“I just want to be remembered as someone who wanted people to think free and wanted people to be free, whether it's at the end of the day, or at the end of the mortal coil.” PeopleThinkingWantEndsWantedMortalsRememberedThe End Of The Day Author:Immortal Technique
“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 love the ocean, and I love surfing. It's something so special and unique, and surfing is unlike any other sport. Skateboarding is amazing, you get the adrenaline rush, but you don't get the feel of the ocean, of doing its own thing. Totally surrounding you. Definitely a unique thing, it's a blessing, and a huge part of my healing process I would say.” FeelsSportsProcessHealingSpecialHugeBlessingOceanUniqueSurfingAdrenalineSkateboardingHealing ProcessAdrenaline RushUnique Things 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
“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
“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
“I put the truth out there, I put the historical facts into Hip Hop to show us how much history repeats itself and that if we truly want to evolve as a human race, we need to stop sticking each other in ridiculous categories.” IfsWantNeedsHumansFactsShowsRaceHistoricalHip HopRidiculousHipsEvolveHuman RaceRepeatsHopsCategoriesHistorical FactsRepeating HistoryHistory Repeats Itself Author:Immortal Technique
“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.” FirstsCompetitionHardestHardest ThingSharksShark Attacks Author:Bethany Hamilton
“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.” WayGivingBelieveProblemJesusI BelieveChristAbilityStepsStruggleJesus ChristOvercomingGive MeBlessedGratefulTrustedDay To DayEvery StepFaith In JesusGive Me StrengthAmazing Family Author:Bethany Hamilton