"Now let us try to realise that we have within us a palace of incomparable splendour, built entirely of gold and precious stones, worthy in fact of such a Lord. Let your part be to see that this edifice is such, as in truth it should be, for there is no building so beautiful as a pure soul adorned with virtues, and the greater these virtues the more resplendent the jewels will be. Within this palace is the great King, Whose kindness has led Him to be your Father; He sits on a throne of priceless value, which is your heart...

...the important thing for us is that we give it to Him entirely, and empty it of its creatures, so that He may dispose of it as His own property."

-- St  Theresa of Avila