Fools Gold

I have been thinking a ton about love lately.  Its probably because something has changed for me.  Ive met a man that I could actually see loving.  Its way too soon to really even be thinking about love.  Ive only spent a handful of moments with this person.  I dont really even know him.  But for the first time in YEARS!! I could see it.  Sure Ive dated people in the last two years but I can say with honesty, that I was never tempted to love any of them.  I never wanted any of them to stay.  And here I am wanting a man to stay.  Its frightening and seems an impossible road to take again.  And yet the desire is there.  I have no idea what tomorrow will bring.  I have no idea what he is thinking or feeling. But I love this change.  

I keep thinking of two things:
A quote that I have written on a post-it on my computer at work.
"Safety is over-rated and security is fools gold."
And a line from one of my favorite Foo Fighters songs.
"The only thing I'll ever ask of you, you gotta promise not to stop when I say when."

Every "chicken" part of me wants to hide and play it safe.  But there is also a deep desire within to be brave.  When I look back at the chances Ive taken and the moments when I was brave and just dove in, no matter the outcome, I am proud.
So Im going to ask myself not to stop, especially when I say when.  And win or lose, love or alone, Im not going to play it safe.