That's absolutely correct...follow his lead for a while. You have to learn to drop the rope a bit and not hold on too tightly or you may scare the mlcer away, just like a skittish colt.
Good luck!
BTW, you may want to think about a new thread title before Jack comes along and reminds you to start a new one.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.