Seven
wonders of the world
A class of
school students in were studying the Seven Wonders of the World. At the
end of the lesson, the students were asked to list what they considered
to be the Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some
disagreement, the following received the most votes:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. The Taj Mahal in India
3. The Grand Canyon in Arizona
4. The Panama Canal
5. The Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet
girl, hadn't turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was
having trouble with her list. The quiet 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 touch...
2. to taste...
3. to see...
4. to hear... (She hesitated a little, and then added...)
5. to feel...
6. to laugh...
7. and to love.
The room was so quiet, you could have heard a pin drop.
May this story serve as a gentle reminder to all of us that the things
we overlook as simple and ordinary are often the most wonderful - and we
don't have to travel anywhere special to experience them.
Enjoy your gifts!
