I am not well traveled, I haven’t seen most of my state, let alone the world. I couldn’t even rattle off all of the World Wonders. Hanging Gardens? Maybe is one of them. Taj Mahal? I am a little less certain. From my experiences, I don’t have any concept of what a world wonder really is. A wonder of human architecture? Or is it just something that is beautiful and awe-inspiring? These places marked as wonders I’m sure are beautiful and awe-inspiring, but they are such that to the world, not to me. These places and structures lack personal significance, a wonder to all, not a wonder to me.

My proposal for an 8th wonder of the world is a bit abstract. It should be something that is personable to everyone. How is that possible? Well, it really isn’t not if the 8th wonder is the same for everyone. The 8th wonder is the thing you hold most dear, be that a possession, a family member, a pet, or even yourself.

My 8th wonder is not myself, it is someone though. It is someone who listens and engages in my rants. It is someone who I trust with the secrets I tell no one. It is someone who validates and encourages. Through the harsh storm of life, they shine through that gloom. I don’t know how they survive, but they always do.

My 8th wonder is you.