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.
Bethany HamiltonRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Facing the fear of losing something you love, like surfing, is essential for personal growth.
In this quote, Bethany Hamilton expresses her deep connection to surfing and creativity, emphasizing that the thought of losing her daily life spent riding waves and enjoying the ocean is frightening. This fear motivates her to attempt surfing again, illustrating the importance of confronting fears and embracing experiences that are meaningful, even after facing challenges.
Themes
SurfingFearCourageOceanCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech about overcoming fears.
More from Bethany Hamilton
All quotes →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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Being able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive.
Bethany HamiltonRead
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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