Really? Flying Cows? What’s Up?
They’re the perfect pairing of magic and common sense. Decades ago, these seven cows were very real; the best friends of a little girl who was in charge of their care. By day, they played imaginary games out in the pasture.
By night, as she slept upstairs in her family’s farmhouse with the livestock pens below, she dreamed of them—flying and frolicking. And always watching over her.
Today, they’ve taken flight again with some of the best advice you’ll ever need.
Who's Behind the Cows
Author, storyteller and lecturer, Maria Angeles Rodriguez Vazquez (aka Maria Rivera) was once a tiny vaquera—a Spanish cowgirl. Then, “real life” interrupted her idyllic childhood and the cows vanished. How—and why—did they reappear? Here’s her story in her own words. >>
Everyone plays the comparison game. Kids, parents, colleagues—we all do it. But when “different” is perceived as a bad thing, when others make you feel “not good enough,” it can really hurt. It can paralyze you with fear. When Jo, the new girl, is bullied at school and about as low as she could be, The Flying Cows swoop in to help her feel better—about just being herself. >>
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Meet the Herd
Have you ever stared deep into the big, liquid-brown, midnight-black, or brilliant-blue eyes of a cow? You should! It’s mesmerizing.
What wisdom glows in those eyes! If you stare long enough—and are quiet for just a moment—you might even hear her speak some of those wise words. Here’s what our seven amazing girls are all about. >>
How to Fly High
Learn how to ignore the bullies inside your head and all around you. Don’t let words like “ought to” or “should” drive you. Instead, rise above all that negativity. The Fly-High Method, featured in “Fly High” and “Jo Dares to Be Different,” encourages you to love yourself for who you really are, find the friends who fulfill you, and always listen to your heart.
Look! Up in the sky: The Flying Cows are calling you to join them! >>
