SamInWords

The sun hangs low, casting long shadows across the open field, and the world feels distant—quiet, as if the earth itself is holding its breath. With every stride, we fall into a rhythm, a shared pulse that moves us forward. The wind brushes my face, wild and free, and for […]

I remember my first time paddling out, the sting of saltwater on my skin, and the vast expanse of the ocean ahead. The waves seemed massive from the lineup, each one more daunting than the last. My first attempt at catching a wave was a disaster. I paddled furiously, but […]

There’s a kind of quiet magic in watching someone you love sleep. The world slows down in those moments, and their soft breathing becomes the rhythm of a universe built just for the two of you. It’s not about grand gestures or sweeping declarations but the simplicity of presence—of their […]

They say relationships are like mirrors- reflecting back parts of ourselves that we often shy away from.

You know how you’re advised to speak about your loved ones when you’re facing imminent danger, as if to humanize yourself to the person holding a gun to your head? For me, the ocean has always been my greatest adversary—an irrational, unyielding force. So, when I faced its vast and […]

In the cozy ambiance of my favorite café, I sat alone, lost in thought, when an elderly lady approached me with a gentle smile. She asked if she could join me, and as she settled into the chair across from mine, I couldn’t help but notice the depth in her […]