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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.

Bethany Hamilton

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Bethany Hamilton
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: February 8
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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.
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Like, with one arm I know I can surf, but competitive surfing can be really frustrating, and sometimes you don't do as well as you want to. It can be discouraging at times. But whenever I do get frustrated, I just focus on God.
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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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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 believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe He gave me the passion and determination to continue surfing. You fall off the horse, and you get back on. I had to go for it.
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When I was about five, I gave my heart to Jesus Christ, and since then it's just been a stronghold in my life. Really, through the shark attack and all the hard times that my family and I went through, it gave us unity and perseverance to push through all this crazy stuff that we never knew was going to happen.
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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.
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There's no such thing as a handicap - it's all in your head
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That's really what ultimately matters - the emotions and feelings that you experienced and people around [whom] you experienced [them].
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Being able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive.
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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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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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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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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Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you.
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God has a lot more to give and to offer than the world has to give.
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It was what God had taught me growing up that helped me overcome my fear and get back on the board. 'Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go' (Joshua 1:9).
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I enjoy hanging out with friends, going on hikes and playing tennis. I also enjoy Bible study and making dinners. I have a pretty mellow life away from the water.
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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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The paramedic whispered in my ear 'God will never leave you or forsake you.'
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