I'm actually not star-struck... I like to give people their own space and admire them from a distance. Bethany Hamilton More Quotes by Bethany Hamilton More Quotes From 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. Bethany Hamilton scary ocean creative Doing everything with one arm, being well-known, and having a book and a movie, it's fairly abnormal. As far as just not having to worry about past experiences, I've healed very well. Bethany Hamilton worry book past 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. Bethany Hamilton differences healthy thinking 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. Bethany Hamilton stress unique fun 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. Bethany Hamilton blessed struggle jesus 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. Bethany Hamilton sharks competition firsts 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. Bethany Hamilton things-in-life important trying 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. Bethany Hamilton ocean home beautiful 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. Bethany Hamilton ocean fun beautiful Losing an arm is kinda lame at one point, but at the same time, so much good has come out of it. Bethany Hamilton lame arms losing That's really what ultimately matters - the emotions and feelings that you experienced and people around [whom] you experienced [them]. Bethany Hamilton matter feelings people 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. Bethany Hamilton inspiration people thinking 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. Bethany Hamilton passion ocean home Surfing is very special and unique. It's really hard to explain unless you've tried it. It's being out in the ocean in the sun, the water on your skin, and the adrenalin rush when you catch a wave. You have to be creative so it's like an art form in a way. Bethany Hamilton ocean unique art My belief is where I get my strength. When I'm struggling with something, I can go to him for help and I'm excited to share that. Bethany Hamilton belief struggle helping 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. Bethany Hamilton surfing passion parent 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. Bethany Hamilton hard-work fun art Whatever your situation might be, set your mind to whatever you want to do and put a good attitude in it, and I believe that you can succeed. You are not going to get anywhere just sitting on your butt and moping around. Bethany Hamilton good you mind attitude It was Jesus who gave me peace when the shark severed my arm. I trust in Jesus whenever I'm going through a hard time. I see all the beautiful things that have come out of my situation. I'm able to share my story with young girls who have few role models, and I can help others cope with what they have been through. Bethany Hamilton me time beautiful peace One arm might handicap me a little in competition, but I just work with what changes I know I have to make, and I'm pretty used to it now. It mainly depends on the wave conditions... I only get half the waves everyone else rides, so mine have to be good! Bethany Hamilton good me competition work
