Dreams are important. Not the dreams you have while you sleep. I am
talk about the dreams you have for your future—the dreams that keep you going
go - dreams that make every day worth living.
Dreams are not enough
As important as dreams are, they are not enough. Why? They don't take dreams
where you want to go A dream needs wings - to become tangible
a vision — a passion that takes you where you REALLY want to be.
Bethany Hamilton lives in Hawaii - her passion is surfing - her dream
is to become a professional surfer. He spends every available minute
in the water, even homeschooling, so that she has more time to devote
her vision. At the age of 8, she entered her first major competition
complete that year's divisional championship. Bethan's dream came true
her passion — a tangible vision.
When your vision is challenged
Bethany's vision was brutally attacked on Halloween morning in 2003,
when she was 13 years old. Bethany was lying on her board – her left arm
swinging in the cold water.
He remembers a flash of gray, pressure and a few quick strokes. She
he also remembers watching the jaws of a 15-foot tiger shark cover the summit
her plates and her left arm.
The shark was gone as quickly as it appeared. So are her arms.
What it takes to keep your vision alive
Quick-thinking friends and surgery saved Bethany's life. Everyone -
including Bethany – believed her surfing days were over. But within a
a week later her sight returned - she rejected fear and thoughts of defeat.
Less than 30 days after the attack, Bethany was back in the water. Her
family and friends were there to cheer her on.
Her first attempts were unsuccessful. She was trying to get up
one hand and keep balance. She was afraid her dream would die
water that day - the shark wins in the end. Bethany pushed
she suppressed her fear, gritted her teeth and kept trying. And then it happened.
Tears rolled down her face – the crowd cheered – she caught it first
he waved and went inside.
The dream takes wings
Just months after the brutal attack, Bethany stunned thousands
achieving the unimaginable - 5th place in 2004 National Scholastic
National Surfing Association Championships. She struck in September
again won the Open Women’s Division at the NSSA Hawaii Conference
season opener. Have a place in the National Surfing Finals
Championships Bethany secured a spot on the US National Surfing Team. She
he really defeated her fear!
Five ways to give wings to your dreams Bethany's story shows how to give wings
wings on your dreams:
1) Your dream must become your passion - a tangible vision.
2) Everything you do needs to support your vision.
3) When your dream is attacked, face adversity head on and make a choice
overcome anything - face your fear and do it
anyway!
4) Make the necessary adjustments — regain your balance — and keep yours
eyes on your target.
5) Accept help when it comes – with grace and gratitude – let it recharge
your vision.
From dream to vision to reality
Bethany's vision overcomes her fear of sharks and she continues
nightmares. Her story teaches how to create dreams with wings that push you
to your life goals. Follow her example and your dreams will come true
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