It can be unwise to trust in fate. An errant coin flip heralds Twilight Sparkle's loss of control, and the shifting of her and everyone else's lives into something new and regrettable.
The Zebrican shamans' views on their duties are as varied as the shamans themselves, but the most zealous have always found their way through great peril.
Inspired by the cutie mark stories they've heard, the CMC have decided that the best way to get their marks probably involves leaving home. They learn too late the merits of having an actual plan.