This article has been translated from the original language (Indonesian) into English.
Pantai Selong Belanak, Lombok
The sea always holds untold stories, as if life is an endless rhythm. In every wave that crashes, there is a hidden story, and in every wind that blows, there is a whisper of love that flows infinitely. I love the sea, not only for its timeless beauty, but also for its depths that hold a million mysteries. The sea teaches me many things about serenity, patience, and the incomparable greatness of nature. In the embrace of the rolling waves, I learnt to accept everything that comes and goes, to savour every second we have, even though the world keeps spinning endlessly.
The sea is vast, infinite, like time that flows on unstoppably. There is something mesmerising in the never-ending waves, which crash against the shore in a rhythm that soothes the soul. Every time I stand on its shores, I feel so small, yet at the same time, I feel blessed. It’s as if the sea is speaking to me, teaching me that within its depths, there is a serenity that can only be felt by those who dare to listen to the whispers of nature. The sea taught me that every wave that comes and goes is not just a natural phenomenon, but also a reflection of how life is full of ups and downs. However, like the sea, we learn that after the waves recede, there is room for us to breathe, to grow, and to love again.
Pantai Selong Belanak, Lombok
If I could paint my name on it, I would scribble those letters on its infinitely blue surface, letting it flow like a trail that would never be erased. Every wave that comes might carry the name away, but the imprint will remain in my heart, just like the love that is always there even though it is invisible on the surface. The sea reminds me that love is not only about what is seen on the outside, but also about what is buried inside about the depths that can only be understood by those who are brave enough to dive into it.
The sea gives freedom to anyone who wants to paint dreams, create memories, and inscribe stories that will never fade. My name, like the ripples that adorn the surface of the water, will remain in the memory of the sea, as long as it exists, and I can still see it. The sea is eternal, as time passes, it will continue to exist, storing stories and memories that will never fade away. Like love that never stops its rhythm, the sea will always be there, teaching us to live with courage, to love with sincerity, and to always cherish every moment we have, even though the world is constantly changing.
In every wave, I found serenity, and in every whisper of the wind, I felt as if the sea was saying to me, ‘Don’t be afraid to dream, don’t be afraid to love, and don’t be afraid to live.’ The sea, with all its beauty and mystery, reminds us that we are part of this nature, part of something much bigger than what we see. The sea is a mirror of life, not only about the long journey, but also about learning to accept, love, and appreciate every moment we live.
