Once one frees themselves of the restrictions (controlling) of the mind, and focuses on indvidual thought, that is when you are truly free. Following a path, in essence, makes you a tool.
Sure I believe what around us is structured to work (in terms of living), but what says it's structered for us to have a set path? Everything has came to be pretty much at random. Things that happnened at the right time at the right place. People who are very "spiritual" tend to overlook scientific proof. Too bad you're wasting your time with this religious shit.
Live life as it comes, because there is no way to prepare your whole entire way of life.
edit: Fuckin human philosophies.