The painting on the cover,"Wisdom." is by Boulder artist Gina Blickenstaff.  It depicts the mysterious figure in the background as Maitreya, the Word Teacher, the "Water Carrier" for this new age of Aquarius.  We are given "pearls of wisdom" from "above" and knowledge of Maitreya's presence is one such pearl.  Blickenstaff is a regular exhibitor in Boulder's Open Studios Tour and her work can be seen at www.ginablickenstaff.com