I saw this awhile back and it came to mind again today. As with so many things we see passed around the Internet, whether or not it really occurred is anyone’s guess. However, the point it makes is still poignant – especially over a weekend when so many of us must decide whether to be ‘present’ or not – present with ourselves, others, God and nature.

The story is as follows: A group of Geography students studied the Seven Wonders of the World. At the end of that section, the students were asked to list what they considered to be the Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes: Continue reading…

An ancient Sufi poem goes like this:

     I have a thousand brilliant lies

                For the question:

                  How are you?

      I have a thousand brilliant lies

                For the question:

                  What is God?

If you think that the Truth can be known

                    From words,

  If you think that the Sun and the Ocean

     Can pass through that tiny opening

                Called the mouth,

     O someone should start laughing!

Someone should start wildly laughing –

                        Now!

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