Photograph of a Mural on Church Street in San Francisco that shows two figures embracing with the following thought: May We Each Find the Light, The Way out of Suffering, The Way Home

May We Each Find the Light, The Way out of Suffering, The Way Home

LGBTQ, Photography and Art, San Francisco, Social Commentary

Photograph of ‘May We Each Find the Light’ (c) Rob Goldstein 2014-20120

21 thoughts on “May We Each Find the Light, The Way out of Suffering, The Way Home”

  5. The Circle of Loving Kindness, Maitri… And all beginning with kindness for oneself… Unconditional friendship with oneself. That seems impossible for me, but I’m trying, in very small steps. Thank you for this reminder, Rob. Be well, be happy. Hugs on the wing.
    Pema Chödrön – Explaining Maitri

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      1. I went on a Google excursion looking for info about the image. It seems so rich with symbiology. I didn’t turn up anything specific about it (including the artist), but found one site connecting it with Maitri.

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      2. It makes sense. I’ve never considered the symbolism, because I focused on the words. I’m glad I shared this mural with folks on WordPress. I don’t think it’s there. The pharmacy is now an animal hospital.

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    1. Good question, Laurel. The mural was on the wall of what used to be a free pharmacy, so I did some research. The pear is a Chinese symbol of immortality; Native Americans believed blueberries are sent by the Great Spirit to relieve the children’s hunger during a famine, and corn is a symbol of life and fertility.

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