Today is National Cheesecake Day, It is a day that I remember well. Not because of the cheesecake. But because of the reaction I had on this date four years ago. It is one that I never want to have again. It taught me a lesson. I never want to react in that way around anyone. When they saw me, it hurt me.

I reacted the way that I did because I was angry at someone that I had no reason to. I was led to believe that this person was not having my best interest in mind. They actually cared for me. Nonetheless, I was led to believe that was not the case. As a result, I believed they were a monster. That day I was a monster to them and worked at not being a monster to them anymore.

I also did not see others who respected me nearby. They heard all the disrespect I was spewing out. What I was saying was not intended for them. And they felt just as bad that I was that way. But from that moment on, I made a pledge not to act that way again. While there was a few more instances. I continued to find what the culprits were. Eventually that factor of my life disappeared and while I was angry that it changed my routine for some time. I eventually realized that things were better because of it.

Due to that change, I realized something important. The person I was led to believe was a monster actually supported me. They helped me through some of the challenging times this year and the changes I have experienced. I have gained a better understanding and perspective. I realize that just because I see something one way, it does not mean it is the only way. Other perspectives exist as well. It is not the only real way either.

Four years ago today, I am now seeing the situation I had on that day as a learning experience. It has changed my life for the better. I see that the demons of the past are no longer with me. I understand that to move ahead, I need to start letting go of the anger I have experienced. It has been a process. I am in a much better place today. This is a result of starting to see things in a different way and letting go of what was.