I Feel Something Changing My Heart

Sorry for the long, messy post, but I really need to talk about this-I'm a bit emotional. So, I've been going back and forth about learning Islam. It started a few years ago with a Muslim coworker who was so kind and sweet. I developed feelings for her, and when I mustered the courage to tell her, she kindly declined and explained she doesn't date because of her faith. At the time, I was heartbroken, but afterward, I started reading a little about Islam. I stopped quickly though, afraid it might challenge my own beliefs. This on-and-off continued. I'd check Islamic posts on Instagram, watch YouTube videos about Islam, and even downloaded a Quran app to read in English. But each time, fear made me stop. Yet, every time I paused, my curiosity and longing grew stronger. Then one night, not long ago, I woke up suddenly with an intense urge-stronger than ever-to learn about Allah and Islam. It was a feeling I can't describe, something deep in my veins and heart that I'd never felt before. It was as if my soul was being called. So now, I've decided to truly dedicate time to studying Islam with an open heart and mind, because I feel something pulling me. Is this a sign that Allah is calling me? I'm starting to believe it is. If you've read this far, thank you. I'd be happy to hear your thoughts. Assalamu alaikum.