Being a follower [at least I try] of the Baal Shem Hakadosh and his talmidim and talmidei talmidim, I am quite gratified listening to people talk about Hagaon Rav Aharon Lichtenstein ztz"l. He has been transformed into nothing less than a Rebbe. His students have no less veneration for him than any chossid has for his Rebbe.
Bottom line: human nature dictates that people crave for someone to idolize [bad word, but you get my point].
Get a Rebbe today. It will enhance your life. If you already have one - strengthen you connection.