Seven Wonders of the World

"Seven Wonders of the World"*

*A group of students were asked to list what they
thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World."

Though there were some disagreements,
the following received the most votes:

1. Egypt's Great Pyramids

2. Taj Mahal

3. Grand Canyon

4. Panama Canal

5. Empire State Building

6. St. Peter's Basilica

7. China's Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that
one student had not finished her paper yet. She asked
the girl if she was having trouble with her list.

The girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up
my mind because there were so many."

The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and
maybe we can help."

The girl hesitated, then read,
"I think the 'Seven Wonders of the World' are:

1. To See

2. To Hear

3. To Touch

4. To Taste

5. To Feel

6. To Laugh

7. To Love

The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin
drop. The things we overlook as simple and ordinary,
and that we take for granted, are truly wondrous!

A gentle reminder that . . . the most precious things
in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.
Received on Mon Jan 17 10:53:39 2011