Above is the trailer for a movie I saw this weekend called “Soul Surfer.” It tells the story of a young girl in Hawaii who was making her way to become a professional surfer when she tragically lost her arm in a shark attack. This movie is based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, and chronicles her struggles after losing her arm and the changes she had to make in her life to adapt.
I found this movie extremely inspirational as I watched Bethany get back out into the water only three weeks after her attack. She was able to get up on her board on the third wave and the joy she felt transmitted so well to the audience. This movie really put things in perspective for me. I realized that I am truly blessed to have everything I do. I wish I could be as brave as Bethany and be so selfless and hardworking.
Very inspiring to me, was a scene in the movie where Bethany visited Thailand a short time after her attack to help those injured from the Tsunami. She had recently suffered a nearly fatal accident, but put all that behind her to help those in need. She even helped the people of Thailand overcome their fear of the ocean, making them her priority, rather than herself. As a professional surfer today, Bethany continues to inspire the world and has helped many understand the answer to a difficult question: why does God allow bad things to happen in our lives?
I think this movie can be inspirational for many people and can help us understand what is truly important in the world. Following your dreams and never giving up, although clichés are truly driving forces in Bethany’s story and something we should never overlook.
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