Chamaeleonidae

I would like to start this blog by quoting one of my good friends because it is her writing that inspired to write this entry:

"I am a chameleon. No, I am not a bug-eyed reptile l

olling her tongue to snack on oblivious insects; nor am I one of your featured Animal Planet rarities with my magnificent secrets televised. I am a mistress of camouflage, of costume and disguise, color and blend. I am a chameleon, understand, simply because you will never see who I really am. Like the black-tie murders you watch sometimes in action films, clad in sleek, black suits and deceiving smirks. When people draw near me they are innocent to how I slip in and out of their hues or of those they would admire -- surely, everyone and anyone's skin except my own."

According to Wiki, when a person is described

 as a chameleon this refers to their "ability to blend into various social situations, often to mean the person has no true values, or that he quickly abandons them in company if it's convenient to do so".

In a way we are all chameleons. We never truly show ALL of ourselves to each person. While this is a natural thing to do in order to act "appropriately" or adjust, to what extent is it correct? What line is crossed until we are being dishonest with ourselves? Being in "costume or disguise" can be seen as lying, bc we are not being true to ourselves or the people around us. We should not have to compromise our principles depending on situations, so why should we have to compromise how we portray ourselves? I think when we get to the point when we are consistent with everyone around us, despite the situation, then are considered being "real". Its definitely a process which requires great consciousness and the ability to know ourselves well. However, its crucial to be aware of our actions and how it affects others. Despite our great ability to show off an array of colors- remember, bluffing, hiding, exaggerating or making things appear differently is not a good thing. 

PS. Salma props for being an amazing writer