The rolling waves of the ocean stretched out as far as the eye could see, their steady rhythm hypnotizing anyone who dared to watch for too long. The sand beneath my feet was warm and gritty, reminding me of the countless grains that made up its expanse. The salty breeze carried the distant cry of gulls and the sound of children playing in the surf. Slowly, I sank down onto the sand and let the gentle sound of the waves lull me into a quiet state of mind, where time seemed to stretch out like the endless horizon before me.
