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Casey Boone
I've been feeling a lot of resistance. I've been feeling resistance in myself. I've been feeling resistance in the world. I think resistance to rest. I think resistance to create, resistance to feel. By the way, welcome. My name is Casey Boone, and this is the Skin in the City podcast. It started as an esthetician podcast, and I'm not sure what direction we're moving into, but I keep feeling inspired to hit record and kind of share where I'm at. It's funny because I. The past couple times I've recorded for the podcast, I've been really inspired on like a Sunday afternoon. And in my old life, I would tell myself, like, it's the weekend. Like, you can't work, you're not supposed to work. That's when you're supposed to rest. But now I'm just kind of like, okay, if I'm feeling excited, if I'm feeling activated, it's okay in that moment to move forward with something, to share something, to create something. But with that being said, I had a lot of resistance before I got to this place. It was Sunday. I was on the couch, I was scrolling tick tock and I was like, I just. I don't want to get up. I'm not feeling motivated. Brandon's like, you could. You should rest. And I'm like, But I'm like, I'm still learning, like, what rest is. And, like, rest on the couch either means I'm going to scroll on TikTok or watch TV. And that actually doesn't feel, like, good to me. It doesn't feel restful to me. So I was like, you know, it's really beautiful outside. And so I was like, I'm just going to go on a walk. And I wound up going on a walk in a completely different direction than I normally go. Stopped at a garage sale, found a Starbucks that I could walk to. Like, it was just feeling the vibes were vibing outside. And it just reminded me how easily we get stuck in the, like, the resistance or the fear, but also how easily we can change and transmute it if we, like, move our bodies or like, stand up, have a glass of water, get out in the sun, put your feet in some freaking grass. Like, put the phone down. And so that's what I did. And I just. Then, of course, I am like, all these, like, creative ideas are stuck start coming up because I'm like, out in the sun, enjoying the palm trees. And like, spring is almost here and I'm listening to some music. And then I started thinking about just, like, the resistance. Not only that I had to, like, get my ass up and, like, moving, but to the resistance of these new ventures that I'm taking on. And it made me think about my esthetician career, and it made me think about you guys. And, you know, just, I. I so often get questions on, like, how did you do this? How did you do that? And I. I think I shared it on my socials last week, how I was, you know, I. I do my best to be, like, as open and transparent about my career as an esthetician. And I've told my story over and over again, and I tell it on socials, I have told it on the podcast, I've writt, I have mentorships where I answer your questions and, like, I can tell you again over and over and over and over and over and over again exactly how I did everything. But that. That doesn't mean that you're supposed to do it that way, that that's what you're supposed to do. And what I really want to start helping, or at least sharing, is that, like, I. I want to help you on your journey and your individual journey, because it's just we're supposed to live different journeys, but I'm getting wrapped up in everything. But what I was trying to share is I feel like my resistance is also my power. Our power. Our resistance is also our power. It's also our fear. I think as estheticians, we dismiss how creative of a job this is, and I feel like it attracts creatives. But that doesn't mean you have to be creative in the same aspect as I am going to be creative. It doesn't mean you have to do social media. It doesn't mean you have to do a podcast. Maybe you're super creative, like, in the treatment room. Maybe you know, where it counts, where you're, you know, having. Building these relationships with your clients. But again, like, if you are a new esthetician, or maybe you've been in it a few years and you're still not feeling like you want to be where you're at. I. I feel you. I empathize with you. And there's really, like, there's no way. There's no fast tracking. There's no quick fix. There's no, like, buy this masterclass and you're making six figures. Like, I don't believe in that. I don't believe in that. I actually believe that sometimes it's selling you a lie and it only winds up holding you back more. Not saying that the advice they're giving you couldn't be helpful. But it's like the perception of if you do these things, you will be important. But I want you to know that, like, you are important and valuable right now. And if you're feeling resistance or fear towards anything, or maybe you're like, I'm not resistant. I'm not fear. I would challenge you to look at those places still. Then what is it that's holding you back? Is it perfectionism? Because I know for a fact that's a big piece of mine. And, like, I'm an impatience. Like, the impatience to learn, the impatience to go through the process to get to the outcome. Because, like I said, I'm taking on some, like, new ventures that I'm excited to continue to share with you in my new creative pursuits. They're actually old creative pursuits that I'm, like, reopening the box, too, when it comes to music and just creativity in general. But maybe just as you are feeling resistance to post on social media or take, you know, education or learn something new or put something new that you've learned into practice, into the treatment room, I'm. I'm facing the same resistance. Like, I. I'm literally sitting here in front of my computer and one of my new music toys, and I've played with it a few times, and, like, the first time I played with it, I'm like, oh, my God. Like, okay. Like, yes. I'm so excited. Like, this is, like, what I want to be doing. And, like, I'm already like, I. I understand the idea of it, but there's, like, a lot of buttons and knobs and things to, like, figure out. And that feels, like, so intimidating and overwhelming. And then I see these other people that are at the peak of the career, and I'm like, well, how will I ever get there? And it's like, well, you can't compare yourself to Mariah Carey, okay? Like, you're not Mariah Carey and you're not supposed to be Mariah Carey, but we can love Mariah Carey, and it's just. It's humbling. It kind of brings you back to Earth. And I think lots of times it's like, we don't want to be brought back to Earth, and we really, really need to, like, we really need to, like, ground in ourselves and ground in our bodies and ground into, like, our confidence. And you can have confidence while also being a beginner at something. And no one's expecting you to show up as Mariah Carey on your first day of a new job or the first year in your career or your year owning your own business. Do you know what I mean? Not even the fifth year. Cuz like, how many years has Mariah Carey been doing it? Like a lot. Like a lot. Like, I don't know, 30, something crazy like that. And so I guess what I'm saying is I feel you. If you're feeling fear, if you're feeling resistance, if you're feeling, like, how am I ever gonna get to the finish line? Like, we're, we're in this together. Like, I'm, I'm walking with you and to just put one small step in front of the other. I feel like we were talking about this last week with like the snowball effect and how it takes a while to get the snowball going. But what I would say is to use that fuel channel that fuel in to fire. So instead of using that resistance and that like, fear to like, keep you down and keep you away from doing the things that keep calling to you, use that as fuel to go through them, even when it's uncomfortable. And you're not going to be the best the first time, you're not going to be the best the fifth time, you're not even going to be best the hundredth time. It just takes time. But like, until you take that first step, you, you're, you're, you're trapped. You're trapped. And, and I really believe if something is continuing to call you, there's a reason it's continuing to call you. Whether that's like, you are supposed to do that thing or if that thing leads you to something else. Okay, so, like, if I didn't listen to myself and go solo, I wouldn't have listened to myself to open a spa. I wouldn't have listened to myself to get renters. I wouldn't have listened to myself to let go of the renters. I wouldn't have listened to myself to start a podcast and to make products. You get what I'm saying? So it, it's, it's a journey. It's a journey. And really, like, I'm telling this to myself and I hope it resonates with a few of you out there. But if you're feeling resistance, you are not alone. I will also remind all of us that, like, we. It's still winter. I don't know where you live, but Mo, like, you know, over here in America, it's still winter. It's still winter here in California, even though, like, the weather kind of says otherwise because we get like a really, like kind of like fast winter. And. And it's like, like, is it spring yet? Am I supposed to be like, blooming? And I'm like, I'm not ready to bloom yet. I'm not ready to bloom. So if you're feeling like that you're not alone. And we're not supposed to be popping off like it's, you know, summer yet, we're still in winter. So I know for me, like, I've been in some, like, really, I've allowed myself for the first time to be just in really, really deep rest this winter without forcing myself to have ideas and creation. It's just been like deep rest. And I, I can smell spring. I can feel spring. And I can feel my creative juices starting to like, bubble. But they're not like, they're not, they're. They're not bubbling all the way yet. Like with the, the flowers are about to pop, but they haven't popped yet. So if you're feeling like you're on the verge of something, just be patient. Love yourself, nurture yourself. Rest, Hydrate, like, nourish your body. Get out for that walk, you know, make sure you're taking time for yourself on a daily basis inside and outside of the treatment room. Okay, you guys, let me take a sip of my Diet Coke and see if there's anything else that I want to share with you. It's so funny. I'm really trying to eat clean and treat my body with unconditional love because I haven't for so long. And I'm always going to be like, don't drink the Diet Coke. It's bad for you. But you know what? Like, sometimes it's okay to have a little treat as long as it doesn't come like a bad habit where you're having the treat every single day. 365. You know, there's like a fine line between like, overindulgence and just like honoring what like your soul needs. And sometimes your soul needs a caffeine free Diet Coke. Okay? Oh, you guys, I appreciate you. If you are still here, I love you and I'll probably be back soon with another little energy, emotional esthetician, slash whatever this is update. Okay, love you guys. Talk to you soon.