#40 Standing Up For What You Believe In with Singer/Songwriter Austin Lucas

Be The Wolf

Have you ever been at work (or in any situation) where you witnessed something you KNEW was wrong?

You watch the incident unfold in slow motion. One person puffs up and then unleashes on another for no good reason. It’s particularly hard to watch when you know it’s an abuse of power or fueled by discrimination or hate.

And there you are witness to the whole thing. Everything in you wants to stop it. Jump in stop the bully, and protect the one being harmed.

You feel the heat and anger rise in your body. And right when it’s at the peak and you’re about to step in, you freeze.

You can’t move. And the worst part is nobody else seems bothered.

You open your mouth to say something, but nothing comes out.

So you stand there, helpless. Until the incident is over.

And finally, you can take a breath.

But then comes the shame and guilt. You go over in your head a million ways in which you failed. You remind yourself of how horrible you are. How you are part of the problem because you couldn’t do what you know is RIGHT. You beat yourself up for working in a place where people do this.

The thing is, it’s SCARY to stand up to bullies–especially when you’re by yourself. And if you’ve ever been picked on, it’s even harder. Because it retraumatizes you.

You’re left feeling like you have to choose between being a good person or making a living and surviving. And let’s face it, that’s the WORST CHOICE.

We are lucky to be living in a time where more and more people are standing up against what is wrong. These people step through their fears and show us it is possible that we can survive (and even thrive) when we stand up for what we believe in. And people ARE creating more environments where this is safe.

And that is why I am so excited to talk with Country Singer/Songwriter, and Community Organizer, Austin Lucas on my podcast. He’s showing us that you can do what you love and stand up for what you believe in. Even if you work in an industry that doesn’t typically green-light your beliefs.

Connect to Austin:

Website: https://www.austinlucas.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinlucasmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinlucasmusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AustinlucasIND

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xXNqL807BAunM2FdmAixU?si=baB1oxumSGWPas3diFEU4A

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