"They will say you are on the wrong road, if it is your own"

Embarking on one's own path often stirs doubt, skepticism, and even resistance from others. When a person chooses an unconventional route or dares to make choices different from those prescribed by society, family, or tradition, observers are quick to question or criticize. The act of finding and following one's own way challenges the comfort of established norms. Those firmly rooted in conformity can see individual deviation as a threat, misunderstanding, or mistake.

The fear of the unknown frequently governs collective judgment. Diverging from the mainstream, with its well-paved and widely-accepted avenues, is seen as imprudent or reckless. People wield the phrase "wrong road" to impose their certainties on others, equating difference with error. Yet, one's personal journey, forged from unique aspirations, values, and experiences, cannot be wrong simply because it is original, unfamiliar, or solitary. The road less traveled is often misunderstood precisely because it hasn't been mapped by others.

In the face of external voices insisting on the primacy of their own direction, the adventurer traveling their private trail encounters friction not out of malice necessarily, but because self-determination unsettles the group. Individual authenticity exposes the fragility of consensus, challenging the belief that there is only one or a few "right" paths. Those unable or unwilling to stride out on their own may mask their insecurity with judgments about the validity of someone else's direction.

Choosing your own road demands conviction, self-trust, and sometimes courage to withstand criticism. If others claim you are misguided, it may signal that you are forging something true to yourself. While their words ring with the authority of experience or tradition, they cannot know the contours of your desires and dreamscapes. Ultimately, what matters is not conformity but the honesty and integrity with which you travel your unique road.