the seven wonders of the world

i was scanning through my old emails, trying to look for a file that i need. then something got my attention, an email that i wasn't able to read just because it is forwarded:

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were thepresent "Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were somedisagreements,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 studenthad not finished her paper yet. So she asked the girl ifshe 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 thatwe 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.

Well, it's true.Everyday, we struggle to aspire for things that we thought are the greatest, something that can complete us if we will achieve it. However, in the process, we tend to neglect and forget the things that really matter.

Take it from me. Been there. Done that. But lately, i just felt like appreciating small things that came along my way. These blessings may be small, but these add up to build lasting, happy memories.