Journey Part 3

Does the "real" world have to die in order to fulfill this journey? Dieing in a sense that one gives up all the rules of life--the desires, passions, goals....
Is there a way to correct one's life in a "proper" way and establish a direct path toward an inner peace and understanding? Does that not mean giving up one's right to test, experiment, and prove to a conclusion that this is a path that should be followed? Reaching for the Ka'bah on the inside...does this mean that one has to follow a path on the outside--follow certain practices, prayers and physical actions in order to continue? Or cannot one just meditate and contemplate while working toward this inner peace and goal of love and harmony?