About the Pocket Love Movement
Discover how small wooden hearts are creating waves of kindness around the world
What Are Little Pocket Hugs?
Little Pocket Hugs are small, heart-shaped wooden tokens designed to carry messages of love, hope, and encouragement from person to person. Each one features a unique QR code that connects to a digital thread of positive messages.
Handcrafted with Love
Each wooden heart is carefully crafted and engraved, making every piece unique and special.
Digital Connection
Each heart contains a QR code linking to a digital space where messages accumulate over time.
Meant to Travel
These aren't keepsakes—they're designed to be passed along, spreading love wherever they go.
The Goal
To see how far a single act of kindness can travel and how many hearts it can touch along the way.
The Journey of a Pocket Hug
Follow the complete lifecycle of how these little tokens of love create ripple effects of kindness
Receive
Someone gives you a Pocket Hug
You receive this small wooden heart from a friend, family member, or even a stranger. The giver has likely already added their message of love to the digital thread.
Discover
Scan the QR code to reveal messages
Use your phone's camera to discover all the heartfelt messages. You'll see the complete journey and every person who contributed to its story.
Add Love
✍️Contribute your own message
Add your own words of encouragement, hope, or love to the digital thread. This becomes part of the Pocket Hug's permanent story.
Pass It On
Give it to someone who needs love
The most important step: passing the Pocket Hug to someone else. This could be a friend going through a tough time or anyone you feel called to bless.
"The cycle continues..."
You become part of an ever-growing network of kindness
Why This Matters
Research shows that acts of kindness create measurable positive effects on both the giver and receiver
Mental Health Benefits
Both giving and receiving kindness releases oxytocin, reduces stress, and improves overall well-being.
Ripple Effect
One act of kindness inspires others to be kind, creating exponential positive impact in communities.
Connection
Small gestures create meaningful connections between strangers and strengthen existing relationships.