The Universe Doesn't Care.

Which might sound nihilistic / defeating.

It is not. In fact, it is great.

Imagine the pressure if there was actually a predefined path and you deviated from it. You would have disappointed the whole Cosmos!

Go an live the life that you can according to your desires and circumstances. You will not always succeed. Learn from your mistakes, move forward. Because one day, it will end. And the Universe will still not care.