Butterflies are a spiritual symbol of change, joy, and the changing colors of life. Butterflies go through an amazing metamorphosis and gradually transform until a new creature emerges as a beautiful butterfly symbolizing a rebirth.
Their fluttering dance is a reminder not to take life too seriously. The following butterfly stories have been shared by our visitors to bring strength, hope, consolation, healing, and inspiration to others.
Releasing Butterflies
(Submitted by Grace)
I lost a son a few years ago very quickly. Naturally, my whole family was devastated. So to honor his memory we decided to release butterflies ...
I lost a son a few years ago very quickly. Naturally, my whole family was devastated. So to honor his memory we decided to release butterflies ...
Little Butterfly Flies Around You
(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 ...
Seeing White Butterflies
(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 ...
See a Butterfly at Burial
(Submitted by Laurel in DC)
At my father’s burial someone pointed out to me that there were several butterflies that had gathered. I thought it was perhaps because of the flowers. Then about ...
At my father’s burial someone pointed out to me that there were several butterflies that had gathered. I thought it was perhaps because of the flowers. Then about ...
When a Monarch Lands on You
(Submitted by Kelly in New York)
I was out on my daily walk just a few days ago when I felt something land on the front of my shirt. I was scared, not realizing what it was at first, but ...
I was out on my daily walk just a few days ago when I felt something land on the front of my shirt. I was scared, not realizing what it was at first, but ...
Butterfly Flies Over Casket
(Submitted by Sonia in California)
My beautiful and wonderful sister passed away recently-- she loved butterflies. The day of her burial, right over her casket, were ...
My beautiful and wonderful sister passed away recently-- she loved butterflies. The day of her burial, right over her casket, were ...
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