We don`t have many rules in our house, much to the disappointment of our previous neighbors   We were that free-range, passive parenting style of family; we gave our kids room and only expected a few things in return.

One of the expectations is about helping and not hindering.  We understand that not everyone wants to pitch in all the time, but our rule is if you aren’t helping, that`s fine, but don`t hinder those who are.

I think this rule is applicable to life . . . sometimes we find ourselves in a position where we can no longer contribute to the project, our ideas are different and for whatever reason, we are hindering the process for others.  For me, this is the time to change.

I was in a project that I was starting to hinder. Not really through the fault of anyone, but just because I had different ideas about things. I realised this the other day when hubby took me for a breather.

I am a devoted person, and sometimes when I am so deeply engrossed in a project, I have a hard time seeing what is around me.  I start to lose focus.

So hubby took me for a walk.

And what did we find? We found the most tropical non-tropical beach I have seen in Canada.

We skipped rocks, the dogs swam, we talked. We were being fed by the sunshine and the warm breeze. The shore was wide and the sea was open.

This, all this, is on my door step and I haven’t even gone to see it. I came here to explore and I haven’t stepped foot out of my little forest haven.

It was time to refocus. It was time to be honest, to purge and to clean the slate.  It was time to find a way to stop hindering projects so they could find their success. It was time to acknowledge differences and make decisions.

I believe that for success you need change and movement. When things go stagnant and visions are cloudy it sometimes takes a hard turn to get a path back under your feet.  And, following house rules, if you aren`t helping, don’t hinder.

So, that`s why I left mom inc movement.  With my mind where it was and my values as they lay, I was part of the problem and hindering it`s productivity.  My only goal for this business was for it to be successful. With the goal of the businesses success in mind, I left.

It may have been bad timing. It may be considered selfish or foolish by some, but it was done for the best.   In attempting to achieve your dreams you sometimes have to risk them.

That’s all I am going to say about that.

So what now?

I guess we will find out together