I Went to the Beach This Morning for a Walk With My Dog

The early morning air was cool and slightly salty as I walked along the shoreline with my dog, just like I did almost every other day. The ocean was calm, with gentle waves rolling in and fading back into the sand.

Everything felt normal and peaceful, the kind of routine walk that clears your mind and starts the day quietly. My dog trotted ahead, excited as always, pulling slightly on the leash as we moved along the water’s edge.