Risk?

Of course its one of those dangerous four letter words that we tend to avoid at all costs. But its also the word that's been on my mind all day.

Noun A situation involving exposure to danger: "flouting the law was too much of a risk".

Verb Expose (someone or something valued) to danger, harm, or loss: "he risked his life to save his dog".

Turns out by definition it can be used in multiple ways, but maybe that's why I for one have a problem with those "four" letter words. They're dangerous, unpredictable, and impossible to pin down at the best of times. They also happen to represnt things we face in our day to day life, yes life, if we aren't, for instance, taking risks are we living?

I'm not saying we should all fly off the handle and spend our lives savings to do something that would jeopardize our general safety or well being, but in a more rational way perhaps like cutting fringe "bangs" or deciding to invest yourself in someone you've had a crush on for a long long time. Little risks, they're fun, and at the worst its how we learn. Or have to re-learn something that's already been taught to us.

Do I risk my situation with Charles to go out with Derek on Saturday? Or do I risk my chances with Derek not knowing how everything will unfold with Charles? I suppose the biggest risk I have is not making a choice either way... but beyond all of that do I risk letting myself be hurt?

Relationships are so much like hair in my world. They're constantly changing evolving, being cut short, or allowed to drag on and continuously grow. For instance if you try someone out like bob and you go on a date, fall head over heals with him, its like pinning your hair up in the back trying to simulate the always trendy beautifully graduated A line. Sometimes we can toy with an idea or person to see if its a perfect fit before we take that plunge.

Maybe the point of this blog isn't that we should fear risk, but embrace it instead. Because as I know everyone has seen that quote "life isn't about waiting out the storm, but learning to dance in the rain". 
And I for one am completely okay with a little rain...

I know what I want and I know I wont get it unless I choose to brave a couple rain clouds. But one thing I can promise you is that I will never forget how to dance. 

I hope you feel the same way, I need to get to bed I have a lot of important things to take care of tomorrow.

xoxo