Bethany Hamilton's Blog

It’s another early morning, and the challenges of parenthood are instantly upon me. “O boy here comes the 2 yr. old who woke up on the wrong side of the bed!” What’s for breakfast? What’s the plan today? Homeschool, beach, work obligations? Haha it’s just so much to balance and often, it can catch me off guard if I’m not intentional about planning ahead and anticipating those challenges!

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Yes, there is definitely some truth in that! We do need to prioritize, make boundaries, and set aside time for each plate that we are spinning. But sometimes, don’t you feel so exhausted and overwhelmed that you don’t know how you’re going to spin even a couple of those plates? That is why we need to focus on where our help and strength come from. Our hope and purpose come from our Lord Jesus…

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One of the most rewarding parts of parenthood is to watch your children experience achievement. It can be as simple as riding their first slide solo or as helpful as your 6-year old making his own breakfast, but the joy and pride it brings to them and you is immeasurable. These moments also build confidence. They inspire the desire for more. Could something bad happen? Of course…

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Yeah, it’s kinda fun to think about some things especially if it’s a “gotcha” one liner that would have been perfect for that one moment! I often get asked, “If you could, would you go back to the day that you lost your arm and choose not to go in the ocean?” Life with both arms would be nice, right?! Yeah, that could be… but I always answer with a confident, “No, I wouldn’t change a thing.

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I think some people are born with more resiliency than others especially depending on their childhood or the events of their lives. But I really do believe that it’s something that can be grown and developed. To me, resiliency is when you just keep going and you keep looking for the good even when you’re going through hard times. You adapt, adjust, and make tweaks along the way so you can keep…

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It’s just so much to balance! It often catches me off guard if I’m not intentional about planning ahead and anticipating those challenges! Adam and I thankfully are able to teamwork the majority of these responsibilities. I don’t know what I’d do without us working together. However, it still can be quite overwhelming at times. This can be painstaking at times and takes some patience…

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I was so honored to be invited! And I was so stoked to get to surf at one of the most iconic and intense surf breaks in the world with just 3 other girls out! Let’s go! Pipeline is usually insanely crowded so it can be hard to catch a wave, even if you have the skills to do so. I trained as hard as I could to be back in shape in time to surf this super challenging and dangerous wave. Adam…

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Being a mom, a wife, an entrepreneur and a professional surfer while balancing everything else on my plate gets super crazy sometimes! Trust me, I know what it’s like to have those days of paralyzing stress – where making the smallest decision can put you over the edge of breaking down in tears. But, after many years of navigating this hectic and beautiful lifestyle, I’ve honed in on some…

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We’re in that season where everyone is trying to define their goals for the new year and hone in on their priorities. I thought I’d share two perhaps underrated goals that I think everyone should be focusing on in 2024! I am always trying to work on these! It’s really easy to become self-focused and forget about loving on those around us. Think of the people that you have in your life – your…

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