The very idea of following one's heart is largely based in the romantic idea that if we follow the yearnings of our heart that we will find happiness.
Ever since Thomas Jefferson wrote about the "pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence the American ideal has been to work hard to create a better life. And while this ideal created the idea of the "American dream" it also opens the door to broad interpretations of what constitutes happiness.
Inevitably it seems, when cultures grow more affluent that the people are no longer satisfied with having their fundamental needs met. Pursuit of happiness by default becomes a pursuit of pleasure (See Solomon's journey in Ecclesiastes). The pursuit of pleasure is the foundation that feeds the idea of "Following your heart".
Additionally there is an underlying assumption that your feelings have a mystical power that will lead you to true happiness and by pursuing your emotions, particularly infatuation, you will have your desires met.
Unfortunately this is a fool's errand. Our hearts are deceitful and wicked (Jeremiah 17:9) and will nearly always lead us astray. But God's Word, the wisdom contained in the Bible can and will lead us to true life. Don't follow your heart, follow Jesus.
LINK: Open Bible: Following your heart
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