The Seven Wonders of the World (Lesson in Life)
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Junior high school students in Chicago 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!’
From author unknown
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Arswino,
I love this!
Arswino — I have never heard this story before. I really liked it. I think the girl is so right. Things and objects will pass from this world, but touching, seeing, hearing, tasting, feeling, loving and laughing will always be the human wonders of the world.
Thanks for sharing this:~)
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Hi Daphne and Sara, thanks for your kind comments.
Hi Arswino,
LOVE this, too!!!!!!!
Such a blessing to read this. I’d love to re-post this story, if it’s okay with you?
I couldn’t imagine my life without the seven “wonders.” I’m so grateful for the simple things in my life. They are the ones that make Life so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this!
Many Blessings….
Roxanne and Hugo
Believe Achieve
A short but powerful essay.
That was great! Schools should be required to take those Seven Wonders of the World.
Donald