ACIM Workbook Lesson #324
“I merely follow, for I would not lead.”
We, as humans, seem to need -- even enjoy -- following the lead of others. Many of us blindly go along with the ideas of others, perhaps without questioning the wisdom of doing so. Often three or four cars turn down the dead-end street on which I live, each following the lead car without noticing the signs indicating there is no way out. The lemming effect often takes over! We seek out and follow orders from anyone we perceive to be wiser or more knowledgeable than we are. Perhaps we do this in case things go wrong, then we can say it wasn't our fault because someone else told us to do it (whatever it may be!). I'm sure there are more reasons for this behavior than the simplistic examples I've given here today, which are really irrelevant because we don't need to tarry at the problem, but focus on the solution. And the solution is to follow the inward direction which we all hear, but often ignore. I pray for the courage to listen and follow, secure in the knowledge that a sure ending is inevitable.
Mary Baker Eddy quote:
“The Christian Scientist wisely shapes his course, and is honest and consistent in following the leadings of divine
Mind.” Science & Health Page 458:26-28
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