What are Light Notes?
Light Notes are handmade origami envelopes
carrying messages of hope, humor, or quiet encouragement — left in public spaces to brighten a stranger’s day.
Each one is folded with intention and marked with the Red Sun Spiral of Spirit — a beacon that whispers:
“Look Inside.”
The whole idea was sparked by my good friend
and collaborator in all this: Amelia!
Sample Light Note Messages
Each written note should be personal and come from the heart.The following examples are meant only to get you started and get your creative juices flowing.
- The spiral is not an escape. It is a return.
- Feed the flow, not the fear.
- You get what you give, so give what you want to get.
- Smile! Someone who needs it may be watching.
- You get what you give. So give what you want to get.
- There's no way out, but there's a way in.
- You are a miracle.
- We are ONE.
- This too shall pass...
- You are not lost. You are becoming.
- Not all those who wander are lost.
- Even the mighty Oak started out as a little nut.
- We may not have it all together, but together we can have it all.
- Life without a Cause is a life without effect.
- You are the answer to someone's silent prayer.
- Don't forget to breathe!
- All paths lead you home.
- Give a smile. It can change someone's day!
You can also keep a few Light Notes folded and ready to fill the message on the fly as opportunity arises.Or use any scrap of paper handy!Light Notes are just a permission slip to share, and by making them aesthetically pleasing and fun to make, it prompts us to get out there and share the love!