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!