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 HamiltonRead
Being able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Finding strength and support in faith can be crucial during life's toughest challenges.
This quote reflects the deep sense of resilience that can emerge from faith in times of crisis. After experiencing a traumatic event like a shark attack, Bethany Hamilton emphasizes that her ability to seek solace and strength in Jesus played a pivotal role in her survival and recovery. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of relying on one's beliefs and spiritual support during overwhelmingly difficult moments.
Themes
FaithResilienceSurvivalStrengthCourage
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a community gathering focused on overcoming adversity.
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All quotes →Life is a lot like surfing… When you get caught in the impact zone, you’ve got to just get back up. Because you never know what may be over the next wave.
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Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice.
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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.
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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.
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It's hard for me to describe the joy I felt after I stood up and rode wave in for the first time after the attack. I was incredibly thankful and happy inside. The tiny bit of doubt that would sometimes tell me you'll never surf again was gone in one wave.
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