A Life of Wonder

“Fear is not what’s important; it’s how you deal with it. It would be like asking a marathon runner if they feel pain. It’s not a matter of whether you feel it; it’s how you manage it. It could happen to any of us, anytime. An we all know that this is a distinct possibility every time we go out, everyday it’s what we face. It comes with the territory, it’s part of the job, you go in knowing that from the beginning. Nobody feels sorry for themselves; it’s just part of it.” – James Nachtwey

Mr. Nachtwey spoke to my class in college about his war photography. In a very humble manner, he shared the stories of each photo. When he was finished, I excused myself and went to wash my hands. He was there washing his as well. I gushed sharing how much his work meant to me. I spoke for at least to minutes. He let me finish, politely bowed his head and said, “thank you.” And walked away.