Because the nature of metaphysical philosophy and spirituality is such that it cannot yet be proven by physical science, it will naturally lend itself it its fair share of fakes and phonies.
For example, I have seen both live and videotaped channeling sessions featuring so-called non-physical entities sharing their ages-old wisdom with the masses. Some of these channelers I believe to be complete shams, while others I believe to be the genuine article. Suffice it to say, it's an easy industry to exploit. Can you say "televangelist?"
Ninety-nine point nine percent of all sources of "new age" information I have come across to date -- to include channelers, philosophers, mediums, psychics, astral travelers, non-physical "beings," etc.... be they perceived as fakes or legitimate teachers -- seem to subscribe to the subjective reality theory that we basically create our own reality be we physical here on Earth or in Spirit form. Even the major fables, er... I mean religions of the planet profess a belief in free will, albeit contained within a major fear and control system.
This person you speak of who claims we are in the control of "the masters" and are living out predestined lives is clearly part of a very small minority. In fact, if she's right, then why are you fretting over which philosophy to invest in? According to her, you've already decided, so don't worry about it. However, the very fact that you currently believe you have to choose one or the other is rather striking evidence that she is WRONG and hence the choice should be obvious.
Of course, she will then tell you that you were predestined to choose a belief in free will. I recommend a full raspberry with plenty of free-form spittle.
~ RS
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