
You may have noticed some beautifully decorated rocks popping up around town. These colourful stones are part of the Kindness Rocks Project, a heartwarming movement in which people along the East Coast and beyond, paint rocks with uplifting messages and vibrant designs to spread positivity.
The project began in 2015 when Megan Murphy of Cape Cod left a rock on a beach with the message, "You've got this." Her simple act of kindness sparked a viral trend that quickly spread. Soon, others began painting rocks with words of encouragement, motivational phrases, or just beautiful artwork, and leaving them for strangers to discover.
What started as a small, local gesture has now blossomed into a widespread movement, with painted rocks appearing all over the coast and beyond. People often share stories of finding these little gems, and some even collect them, carrying them far from where they were originally placed. The Kindness Rocks Project continues to touch lives and remind us that a small, thoughtful gesture can make a big difference.
When you are next on your daily stroll, make sure to keep an eye out for these lovely rocks, or if you want to spread a bit of kindness create your own rock and place it in the community to be found.


