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WHAT ARE YOUR SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD?
s you wake up to your positive alarm clock, POWER UP, by Mary Frances Hansen
thinking positive thoughts of abundance, healing, joy,
Ahappiness and what a great day you are going to have. Be
grateful you woke up and started counting your blessings. “Always
count your blessings, even if you have to count them through Modern psychology research confirms that
tears.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) gratitude is an important social emotion that
can benefit the lives of religious people as well as non-religious
A dear friend sent me an email with the most precious story I want people. Studies show that being thankful will enhance your
to share with you, my readers. It is priceless.! A group of students well-being and is a powerful tool for strengthening interpersonal
were asked what they thought the present Seven Wonders Of The relationships. Gratitude can create social networks and help
World were today. Though there were some disagreements, the individuals work towards goals, challenges and over all.... have
following received the most votes: 1. Grand Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal stronger coping skills for life's hardships. Think about it.... when
3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State Building 6. St you are doing something for someone else you don't have time
Peter's Basilica and 7. China's Great Wall. While the teacher was to dwell on yourself or your problems. Personally, I love writing
gathering the votes, she noticed one student had not finished her thank you notes, sending cards, calling someone to check on them
paper. She asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. or being a sounding board if they have a problem and need an ear
The young girl replied, “Yes a little, because I couldn't quite make to listen. Beautiful quote by Booker T. Washington, “Those who
up my mind because there are so many.” The teacher said, “Well, are the happiest are those who do the most for others.” Being
tell us what you have and maybe we can help.” The girl hesitated grateful and thankful will help you physically and mentally to have
before reading and said, “I think the Seven Wonders Of The World a better life. I am my happiest when I am extending my hand to
are: l. To See 2. To Hear 3. To Touch 4. To Taste 5. To Feel 6. To help another person.
Laugh 7. To Love.”
During this devastating time of uncertainty in our lives because of
The room was so quite you could hear a pin drop. the COVID-19, there are many lessons to be learned as we think
As I pondered on these Seven Wonders Of The World, I personally about what is really important in our lives. It has made me realize
feel sometimes we overlook these simple and ordinary blessings just how blessed I am by counting my blessings each day. We must
we have been given and taken for granted. A gentle reminder....... continue to keep a positive attitude and hope as we face many
the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought adversities in our lives and not let them defeat us. A meaningful
by man. quote by Nelson Mandela, “The greatest glory in living life is never
falling, but it is rising every time we fall.” I am most thankful and
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has grateful for each day. “Blessed is the one who trust in God and
not, but rejoices for those he has.”(Epictetus) Sometimes we forget whose confidence is in Him!” (Jeremiah 17:7) Stay strong and may
the value of a blessing or a moment until it becomes a memory. God bless each of you, my readers, and keep you safe.
Rose-Mary Rumbley • Al fike • rd foster
The Meadows Museum at SMU
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