Butterflies are a symbol of change, joy, and the changing colors of life. Butterflies go through an amazing metamorphosis and gradually transform until new creature emerges as a beautiful butterfly symbolizing a rebirth.
Their fluttering dance is a reminder not to take life too seriously. The following stories have been shared by our visitors to bring strength, hope, consolation, healing and inspiration to others.
A Butterfly’s Life
(Submitted by Tiny from California)
One day, I'll be a butterfly- A graceful presence in the sky... So high, you might not see me... But, you'll feel me flutter by ...
One day, I'll be a butterfly- A graceful presence in the sky... So high, you might not see me... But, you'll feel me flutter by ...
Butterflies are Messengers
(Submitted by Doris from Ontario)
Butterflies are messengers from our past loved ones. They are meant ...
Butterflies are messengers from our past loved ones. They are meant ...
My Sister Regina
(Submitted by Michelle from California)
My story includes this very website as a sign! During this time of Covid when we are all at home and life has slowed down ...
My story includes this very website as a sign! During this time of Covid when we are all at home and life has slowed down ...
A Visit from My Mother-In-Law
(Submitted by Julie from United Kingdom)
My husband and I were walking to the crematorium on the anniversary of my mother-in-law’s cremation. A red admiral butterfly seemed to follow us for ...
My husband and I were walking to the crematorium on the anniversary of my mother-in-law’s cremation. A red admiral butterfly seemed to follow us for ...
A Little Message of Love
(Submitted by Autumn in Tennessee)
Five years ago I started my journey of recovery. During a particular spiritual conversation, two white butterflies began to flutter around us. I began to notice butterflies ...
Five years ago I started my journey of recovery. During a particular spiritual conversation, two white butterflies began to flutter around us. I began to notice butterflies ...
Deeply Spiritual Experience
(Submitted by Linda from Australia)
My father passed away nine days ago after battling poor health for many years. As we sat in a circle sharing ...
My father passed away nine days ago after battling poor health for many years. As we sat in a circle sharing ...
Peace Came Over Me
(Submitted by Jocelyn)
My Aunt passed away early yesterday morning. Later that day I had a meeting at work (I'm a teacher). I walked outside to the other side of campus because the weather is beautifu ...
My Aunt passed away early yesterday morning. Later that day I had a meeting at work (I'm a teacher). I walked outside to the other side of campus because the weather is beautifu ...
Symbols of Freedom
(Submitted by Tosha)
Many years ago after divorcing from an emotionally abusive marriage I had a butterfly tattooed on my left shoulder blade to symbolize freedom, ...
Many years ago after divorcing from an emotionally abusive marriage I had a butterfly tattooed on my left shoulder blade to symbolize freedom, ...
Tell Us What Butterflies Mean To You
If you have a story of experience, strength, hope, and inspiration in your life about butterflies that you would like to share with others, Gardens With Wings invites you to share your butterfly story.
