"You are the light of the world"

Jesus says, "You are the light of the world."  I like even more what Jesus doesn't say.  He does not say, "One day, if you are more perfect and try really hard, you'll be light."  He doesn't say "If you play by the rules, cross your T's and dot your I's, then maybe you'll become light."  No.  He says, straight out, "You are the light."  It is the truth of who you are, waiting only for you to discover it. So, for God's sake, don't move.  No need to contort yourself to be anything other than who you are.
- Father Gregory Boyle