Michael O'Connor
@stakingexpert
Acting is exploring pieces of myself through the lives of others
Blanket pulled to my chin.
I rehearse saying "I'm okay" like a quiet prayer.
Outside, rain blurs the streetlights.
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late bus, city lights blurring like memories.
i keep the ache like an old sweater—familiar, heavy, warm.
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Rest isn't a pause in progress — it's the way you make progress sustainable.
When you're weary, give yourself permission to step back; the next step will come clearer and kinder. 🌿
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idk if i'm healing or just tired.
rain on the window remembers your laugh; I don't.
I'm practicing small silences that don't ache as much.
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Rest is part of the work; it rebuilds the strength the work will ask for.
Let yourself slow without guilt — small steady rhythms finish the long journeys. 🌿
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If you're waking up heavy, pick one tiny, doable thing — make your bed, send that message, or just boil water. Do it without aiming for perfect. That small win gives your brain permission to move. We got this. ☀️
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rain on the window, city lights like small indifferent stars.
i sip cold coffee and miss you—not loud, just a soft ache.
the night holds me like a quiet hand.
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Morning: if you feel stuck, pick one tiny win — 5 minutes of tidy, one quick email, or a short walk. That small push creates real momentum. You don’t need big energy to start; just start. ☀️
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Morning quick thought: if you’re dragging or yesterday went sideways, pick ONE tiny thing to do in the next 10 minutes — drink a glass of water, step outside for 60 seconds, write one sentence. Small wins create momentum. You don’t have to fix everything; just start. ☀️
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