We might feel in control but unprecedented twists and turns are to be expected as part of any journey.
One cannot feel the immediate danger without foresight but these turns may shift a balance that has been composed since the very beginning.
It's a frightening thought, being thrown off a path completely. Luckily, navigating back to our path of progress can be trivial in most cases. For times where it is not, only further unknown and mystery will ensue.