It is not usual for everyone to agree with every decision that is taken but as members of the Province, we have to decide whether we can live with what has been decided or whether it does such violence to our conscience that we have no option but to leave the Province and seek incardination elsewhere either in another Province or in a diocese. Elijah challenged the people to stop hobbling first on one leg then on the other. We cannot live for very long with other human beings without being hurt in some way. That is part of life but should not be used as an excuse to walk away from the community, retaining the privileges of a member of the Province but accepting none of the responsibilities. It is good to have a bit of vision and try to set some reasonable goals for the Province, something which the majority are willing to work towards together.
Realism is also important when formulating a vision.
It may be that our goals seem very modest but if they are achieved this will give the whole group confidence to go forward and plan other goals. One definition of the Carmelite charism is to form praying communities at the service of God's people. They are going to be very limited. They are going to make certain decisions about the Province and some of these might appear to be very mistaken. Many of the decisions which are made by Provincial Councils are forced on them by circumstances beyond their control.