Mariska Hargitay Instagram – So this happened… let me just say I was Terrified but I decided to #FeelTheFearAndDoItAnyway I have been scared of spiders and tarantulas my entire life. Never in 1 million years did I think I would be able to hold one AND I sat there and realized that I could overcome this perceived obstacle-that it was just pure fear, and there wasn’t any real danger there. It took me a minute for my rational mind to wrestle down my fear and I gave myself the room, and I waited untill I was ready.. and then I was. Fear is something to be reckoned with. Fear is such an incredible teacher. It was a very beautiful experience to overcome it, and be healed by nature and allow this little miraculous creature to feel safe in my hands as well. Feeling their little nails was just the sweetest thing. I NEVER thought I would say that. Feels like such a monumental moment of growth. P.S it fell asleep in my hand. #WeCanDoHardThings