How It All Began

Fall 2014

The Secret Blue Butterfly

One Act. A World of Kindness

It began as a simple bike ride.

In 2014, a father and his two children were pedaling through a quiet park, winding their way beneath trees and sunlight when they stumbled upon a message drawn in chalk on the path:


"Your kindness can change the world."

They stopped.


Something about it made them pause—not just their bikes, but their hearts.

“Who did this?” the little girl asked, eyes wide.

“I don’t know,” the father replied, smiling. “But it was a beautiful act of kindness. And we were lucky enough to find it.”

That one message sparked a conversation—one of those soul-level, goosebump-giving talks that only children seem to invite so effortlessly.

“What if we did one act of kindness a day?”


“And what if we left something behind for the person who found it?”


“Something that let them know they were seen. Loved. Blessed by the Universe.”

They had recently returned from Costa Rica, where they had encountered the mesmerizing blue morpho butterfly—a creature so luminous, so otherworldly, it felt like a messenger from heaven.

“What if we left something like that?” the little boy asked. “Something pretty like a blue butterfly.”


“And since it’s a secret… we could call it… the Secret Blue Butterfly,” the little girl whispered.

And just like that, a movement was born.

No press release. No branding team. Just a spark of love carried on wings of light.

From that first day forward, the family began performing anonymous acts of kindness:


• Paying for a stranger’s coffee.
• Leaving handwritten notes of encouragement on park benches.
• Tucking small gifts into library books.
• Picking up litter and planting flowers.

Each act was marked with a single sign:


A blue butterfly.
No names. No credit.
Just kindness, freely given.


From a Park Path to Over 100 Countries:

What began as one family's small secret has now fluttered across borders and oceans, landing in more than 100 countries.

People from all walks of life have joined the movement:
• Children leaving blue butterfly stones in playgrounds.
• Nurses placing blue butterfly stickers on the lockers of weary coworkers.
• Strangers paying for each other’s groceries and quietly slipping a butterfly into the cart.

No one knows who started it—except those who remember that quiet ride, that chalk message, and the decision to believe that kindness really can change the world.


🦋 Why a Blue Butterfly?

The blue morpho doesn’t just fly—it shimmers.
It reminds us of what’s possible.
It tells us that beauty exists even when it’s fleeting.
And that we—all of us—have wings.

The Secret Blue Butterfly is more than a symbol.
It’s a reminder:
That you matter.
That the world is still good.
That love leaves a trace.


💙 Want to Join Us?

You don’t need to sign up.
You don’t need permission.
You don’t need to be anyone other than exactly who you are.

Just do one kind thing.


Leave a blue butterfly behind.
And let love do the rest.

Because kindness is contagious.
And even the smallest wings can stir the world.

NEW YORK

PARIS

SAN FRANCISCO

LISBON

International Packages

MALDIVES

MOROCCO

AMSTERDAM

GREECE

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions Answered

When and how did this initiative begin?

In 2014 a dad was on a bike ride with his two young children. They came upon a chalk drawing on a sidewalk that read, "Your kindness can change the world." It inspired them to begin doing kind acts and leaving something to let the recipient know they were loved by the Universe. An initiative was born! One act turned into Secret Blue Butterfly being shared in more than 100 countries around the world. Visit the about page to learn more!

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How can I get started and join the mission?

We make this as simple as possible. Download your free butterfly printout (link above), perform a kind act and leave a butterfly and if you'd like, take a picture for the world to see. Illustrate to everyone how one kind act can change the world!

Do I have to take a picture of my kind act?

No, if you'd like to remain completely anonymous that is in the spirit of this initiative. We only began posting pictures to bring awareness to the initiative and in fact only post a picture about 20% of the time.

Wonder if I don't have much to give?

That's okay! Kindness doesn't have to cost a penny. Hold a door for someone; pick a flower and give it to a stranger or leave it on their car; pick up litter; give a compliment. All these things can change someone's life and it doesn't take money. And always remember, our attention is our most valuable commodity and when we give it to others we can change the world with love.

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Do you have a children's program?

This initiative was designed with kids in mind. It was founded to encourage children to "be the change they wish to see in the world." We highly encourage you to get your kids involved!

Do you work with schools and teachers?

We work with teaches and schools to offer butterflies as a kindness initiative to encourage kids to begin young. If you would like to have your school involved reach out to us at [email protected]

How can I submit my photos to be featured?

We make this simple. Just do your random act of kindness and take a photo and then send them to us at [email protected]. We post on social media all the photos we receive. This photo came all the way from Madrid, Spain.

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