Seven Wonders Of The World

Short Story of the Day: 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!

THE GIFT OF LISTENING . . .

But you must REALLY listen . No interrupting, no daydreaming , no planning your response . Just listening.

THE GIFT OF AFFECTION . . .

Be generous with appropriate hugs , kisses , pats on the back and handholds . Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends .

THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER . . .

Clip cartoons . Share articles and funny stories . Your gift will say, " I love to laugh with you . "

THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE . . .

It can be a simple " Thanks for the help " note or a full sonnet . A brief , handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime , and may even change a life.

THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT . . .

A simple and sincere , " You look great in red ," "You did a super job " or " That was a wonderful meal " can make someones day .

THE GIFT OF A FAVOR . . .

Every day , go out of your way to do something kind .

THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE . . .

There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone . Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others .

THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION . . .

The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone , really it ' s not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You . Friends are a very rare jewel , indeed . They make you smile and encourage you to succeed . They lend an ear , they share a word of praise , and they always want to open their hearts to us.

A gentle reminder - - that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man .