We’re looking forward to introducing you to Lucy Claire. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Lucy , thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What is a normal day like for you right now?
I’m currently in the process of becoming a gestational carrier (surrogate) so I wake up at 6am and turn on my punk/metal playlist to pump myself up. Then I inject my progesterone shot. Then I get my two kids ready for the day and drop one off at school and the other to daycare. Then I head to my job where I work as an RBT, teaching kids on the spectrum 1:1 behavior management and skill acquisition. We play, sing, dance, and have the best conversations. They inspire me every single day. Then I go pick up from school and daycare and bring my kids home for dinner. After that, we like to play a boardgame or dance in the kitchen or go for a walk around the neighborhood. Once they’re in bed I get to work on my passion projects: either practicing my music, working on release stuff, or writing on my novel in progress. Somehow, in the mix of all the fun, I also manage Dr appointments for the surrogacy, household chores, beautiful friendship bonds, a little fun and adventure, and a deeply committed spiritual practice.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Lucy Claire. I am a writer and musician. I’ve been making music for nearly 2 decades, but this year I have made my solo debut releasing angsty grungy alternative rock songs about love, vulnerability and authenticity.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
That I could be a seamstress like my grandmother. I tried to sew for so long but I simply do not have the patience and focus required haha. The funny thing is after really accepting I’m bad at it, I’ve rediscovered it as a hobby. I didn’t sew anything for years but over the last few months I’ve hand stitched some small items just for myself. My little creations are really sloppy but it’s so relaxing and nice to do. I think everyone needs a hobby they’re really bad at.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell her that everything is correct. Every single little thing about her is how it’s meant to be. I was so awful to myself. It’s hard when you’re a deep feeler and a sensitive soul and then you compound the weight of that by also punishing yourself for it. But not just that. I hated that I was sensitive and emotional but I also hated that I was unique and weird and awkward and just generally “too much.” I have felt alone like I didn’t fit in most of my life and I beat myself up for it all the time. But adult me has the advanced knowledge that all of that ends up leading to incredibly cool, wonderful, once in a lifetime experiences. Younger me wanted so much and then viewed all she was as this series of roadblocks between her and the dreams but she had no clue those “roadblocks” were actually the pavement. I get to have so much now BECAUSE I’m sensitive, weird, loud, annoying, whimsical, and absolutely swept away by love. Because I never knew how to be anything but boldly me.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
Ram Dass. When I first began reading his books and listening to his talks, it was almost like meeting my true self for the first time. He was such a beautiful person and I’ve never come across a teaching of his that didn’t feel like absolute gospel.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
What I fear people misunderstand about me the most is my relationship to love and romance. The subject is at the center of most of my art. I know how this world talks about women who do that. Take Taylor Swift for example. Her dating history became a punchline. But I don’t see what’s funny about having your heart broken and then laying it bare for the entire world to share in. I think that’s incredibly brave and beautiful. I had a really painful relationship history as well, and I had a ton to heal, especially in regards to attachment. I do feel I’m on the other side of it now. I met my person and when you find them, they’re a mirror. Which means I’ll never be done growing so long as we love each other. We will always trigger each other and activate new lessons. But I love that. Every day I get to become more and more me – closer to the woman I feel born to be. I have been able to alchemize so much through love and romantic relationships. I grow and heal AND I get to transform the pain into art at the same time. Its an incredible journey I feel grateful to be on. But I do think most people don’t get it. I’m willing to meet love in the unconditional space. In the selfless, boundless space that forgives and waits and tries again. Sometimes people mistake that for a lack of self worth or for continuing attachment issues. But really, I see it as school. Everything is school if you allow it to be. Even the kindest, most wonderful person you know has something to learn and something to teach.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucyclairevoyant
- Youtube: https://YouTube.com/sheplaysguitar2
