A soul to return to

Parenting is basically a never-ending relay race of tasks - snacks, socks, appointments, forgotten forms, and the myriad of things that no one but you seems to remember. It can feel relentless.But hidden in the blur of doing are these small, magical spaces: the pause after the dishwasher shuts with a satisfying clunk, the deep breath before you answer yet another question, the five seconds of peaceful window-staring before diving into sock retrieval. These are the in-between moments where, just for a breath, you stop being everyone’s everything and return to being just... you.No cape, no clipboard. Just a human, pausing, wondering about the sky, or thinking mildly ridiculous thoughts, and feeling more whole for it.You don’t need an hour or a self-care spreadsheet. Just a beat. A breath. A blink of time that says: I’m not a task machine. I’m a person with socks to pick up... and a soul to return to.And honestly? That makes all the difference. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kimmccabe.substack.com/subscribe