Thursday, February 10, 2005

The Seven Wonders

THE

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. So 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. And 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.

7 comments:

  1. a wonderful reminder    it truly is the simple things in life that make a difference   simple pleasure daily    i haven't had the chance to thank you very much for bringing to our attention Ashely Judd's journal    i love it as i do yours    i look forward to both of your journals daily    and thank you for your comments in mine:-)       Life is grand because of people like you!

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  2. That is just perfect, wonderful, and only a beautiful child could have thought of something so simple and profound. Thank you for sharing this!
    Rebecca

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  3. i wanted to thank u for stopping by my journal and leaving me such sweet comments...i have added yours to my alerts...this was a very sweet entry...i really enjoyed it...i hope u have a nice weekend!

    linda
    http://journals.aol.com/lindainspokane/LifewithLinny
    http://journals.aol.com/lindainspokane/LinnysLuciousLickings

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  4. Wow.....beautiful photos and powerful words..thank you for sharing this!
    take care........lisa            

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  5. wow, this was wonderful......thanks for stopping by my blog too...I've cut back on my online time...so you won't see me around as much until I get some things in order at home!  HOpefully soon!

    :-)

    ~JerseyGirl
    http://journals.aol.com/cneinhorn/WonderGirl

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  6.   The human soul is not left unprotected. It is not reached through a revolving door.....it is guarded by gates.  Thank you for naming them!  Sight, sound,taste, touch,  and smell, are the inputs ....the gates open and whisk them in allowing our soul to become intimate with the pohysical world.....and all of its wonder!
     Love the pictorals!   Warmth   Marc :)

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  7. I see what you mean Dona, everybody seems to like this one, with good reason too! :-)

    Sandra xxx

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