I've got no problems with my age. I rejoice in the knowledge I have accrued and savor the greatest moments, because I know how fast it goes. Mariska Hargitay More Quotes by Mariska Hargitay More Quotes From Mariska Hargitay Being fearless means busting down those walls of fear and being who you are, not who someone else thinks you are. People like to put others in a box and tell them what they can and cannot do or who they can and cannot be. No one can tell you who you are and what you are made of, only you yourself know what you are made of, and only you yourself can do the work to become who you want to be. Mariska Hargitay wall mean thinking No one can take away your pain, so don't let anyone take away your happiness. Mariska Hargitay pain It's a life's journey of finding ourselves, finding our power, and living for yourself, not for everyone else. Mariska Hargitay life-journey journey healing I don't have to be an expert. I just have to care. Mariska Hargitay care experts No one can tell you who you are and what you are made of, only you yourself know what you are made of, and only you yourself can do the work to become who you want to be. Mariska Hargitay made knows want If I can play a little part in the world's healing, and making it a better place than when I came, then I just thank God for that chance. Mariska Hargitay thank-god healing play Your body is not who you are. I don't think women should label themselves based on the way they look. What about defining yourself by a different kind of measurement? What about your heart, your soul, your compassion, your generosity, your strength and your power? There are so many other things to focus on besides your waistline. Mariska Hargitay compassion heart thinking People who overcome their fears every day, without fanfare, without recognition. Quiet, everyday courage, that’s what I admire most. Mariska Hargitay everyday overcoming people We're all connected. Helping another woman is helping yourself, your mother, your sister, your children. Mariska Hargitay mother helping children Being sexy is just one part of being a woman and an actress. But if the part calls for sexy... Mariska Hargitay being-a-woman actresses sexy Sexual assault and domestic violence are difficult things to talk about. Talk about them anyway. Mariska Hargitay domestic-violence difficult assault I am grateful that I didn't let fear get the best of me. It only holds you back from possibilities and greatness. Mariska Hargitay possibility grateful greatness Just smiling at someone walking down the street can make the person's day. It's all about paying it forward. Mariska Hargitay pay-it-forward streets persons Humor is about perspective, and hanging out with people who see life through a similar lens is so important. Mariska Hargitay perspective important people Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step. Mariska Hargitay asking-for-help healing steps You've got to kick fear to the side, because the payoff is huge. Mariska Hargitay payoff best-of-me sides In life you have two choices. You can laugh or you can cry. You have to laugh, you have to. Mariska Hargitay choices laughing two But trust can take you a long way. And my faith takes me a long way. And I think that our pains, our vulnerabilities, and our insecurities can fuel us to be better. To try harder. To dig deeper. Mariska Hargitay pain long thinking I realize that you have to show up for your life. Mariska Hargitay realizing shows The message I got from my father was that life is hard, but you just don't quit. I am grateful that I didn't let fear get the best of me. It only holds you back from possibilities and greatness. You've got to kick fear to the side, because the payoff is huge. Mariska Hargitay grateful greatness father
