Butterfly Symbolism and Meaning

by Regina Cutter Edwards

Monarch ButterflyButterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures associate the butterfly with our souls. The Christian religion sees the butterfly as a symbol of resurrection. Around the world, people view the butterfly as representing endurance, change, hope, and life. There is no doubt the butterfly has significant meanings to us.

Through heartfelt stories, we have heard butterflies symbolizing the passing of a loved one, or life struggles that people have endured to emerge as a better person. We have heard stories from cancer fighters and survivors, people who have dealt with mental breakdowns, heartache, and drug addictions. Butterflies have also been a symbol for celebrations, weddings, life, and our journeys.

Tell Us What Butterflies Mean To You

Gardens With Wings would like to invite anyone who has a special place in their heart for butterflies to write and tell us what butterflies means to you. We have created this page on our website so you can share your heartfelt butterfly stories with others. We look forward to receiving your stories and will add them below.

Butterfly Stories

Jakob Cutter, a supporter of Gardens With Wings, has written a letter that we would like to share with our readers. 

What the Butterfly Would Say:
On the Wings of Transformation, Hope, and Life
By: Jakob Cutter

 

 

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