Traveling from one place to another is the standard definition of journey.  In the context of living your life, each day is a journey, in that you progress through change. 

That is you move from one context (place) to another continuously.  This might not be physical movement but rather conceptual.  Regardless it occurs each living moment. 

Who is in charge?

Only you are fully accountable for your progress, as you travel along the path of life (this is metaphorical) everything is a choice and although there is a myriad of influencers, ultimately nothing changes without your participation.

Some argue participation in change is sometimes involuntary, that is the influencing factor is so powerful there is no choice. 

In fact, there is always the opportunity for you to decide, however, there are cases where only one alternative seems viable.

Obviously, if you are being ordered at gunpoint it is probable you will accept that direction, you could accept the consequences of choosing not too,  although, since they could be fatal, you might conclude there actually was no choice. 

Choosing Direction

Your life journey will not be short and taking charge of the overall direction, measuring your progress and choosing to change course is personal.  Only you can do it. 

While during a particular moment, choosing an alternative can be difficult (like the aforementioned gun incident) due to time constraints and outside pressures, determining the overall direction of your journey, that is where you are going and how you will get there is your choice and yours alone.