Can I just say something...
I'm 21, and also see myself trying to walk the religious path.
I'll bring an interesting example a young Akhara gave at the Derby Rehnsabahi September.
Imagine there are 2 trees.
1 tree is very rigid. when the wind comes, it doesn't sway or give way. instead it snaps with the direct pressure from the wind.
the 2nd tree is very flexible. when the wind comes, it sways and flexes with the wind, and withstands the insurgence.
similarly, i'm joining a law firm which means that every so often I am invited to a club or a bar with my fellow work partners and supervisors. I too have to attend.
In a way it's quite funny though. many people say that yyou are affected by the sangat you keep. but also, you can affect the sangat aswell. I don't drink, nor eat meat. so my close future work m8s won't eat meat when meeting up with me, or won't drink.
I find that interesting.
Fateh