What does the phrase you see the light mean?

What does the phrase you see the light mean?
It can mean a couple of things depending on how it is used. To "see the light" could mean a spiritual revelation, a revelation in general (you suddenly see the solution to a problem, or suddenly grasp what someone is talking about), or some people use it to describe a near death experience, the light being the light glowing from the other side.In addition to what this person is saying you can actually see the light. To be able to clear your mind completely while you are awake allows you to see this light. The light is of love and clear thoughts. To see the light you have to get rid of your ego. Your ego is all your wants. For if you want something you will think about it. if you keep your mind clear for long enough you can actually enter this light. into the spirit world and leave your own physical body.