In this episode of "The Good Life" @taylorawelch shares a story from a friend who, unhappy with his job as a truck driver and yearning for a life at home, later developed cancer. The friend, despite receiving this health setback, saw it as a way to achieve the change he desired - to come off the road and spend time at home. Taylor urges listeners to consider how adversity or challenges might actually be catalysts in our lives to achieve the change we subconsciously welcome. Importantly, the speaker emphasizes the notion that often, things we do not like in our lives are a direct consequence of our own inaction to pursue the change we desire. He underscores the priority of not living in fear and the power of a positive perspective in facing life's obstacles, while clearly stating that he is not suggesting that overcoming disease is simply a matter of positive thinking. IF you enjoyed the show please leave us a review to help push this message to more listeners around the world! Please visit Taylorawelch.com to access all of Taylor's socials and content Text Taylor: 615-326-5037 Daily Mind Medicine is back! 00:36 The Story of a Truck Driver 01:21 Unexpected Turn of Events 02:16 The Power of Positive Thinking 03:39 The Role of Fear in Our Lives 03:41 The Two Sides of Fear 04:15 The Consequences of Not Chasing Your Dreams 05:10 The Gift of Problematic Occurrences