To be able to submit properly, it helps to understand both how the mind works and how the superior dictation can help us. Superiror dictation will cause the mind to protest, but if we pursue the order with faith in the superior authority, we will be able to defeat th mind. Such faith and obeidience to the guru's order will purify our intelligence further.
LFD Vol 1, What is real criterion for making proper decisions in our conditioned position?, Pg 67, last paragraph.