CHAMELEON..

Chameleon-god's unique creation,that changes color according to its environments.The best example of what we call 'adaptation'.Isn't it? How easily it can save itself from the dangers-by being exactly like the surroundings.
Sometimes i wonder-is this the god's suggestion to live life?-to survive in this competitive world?
But then -when i try to recall the color of chameleon,i realize the fact that all its life-it keeps changing itself-trying to blend in the environment-it has no real identity of its own.For it,life merely means to know what is the need to hour for safety,and change accordingly.It survives-but at the cost of its own self.
There are so many times in life-where we have an option.Adapt and adjust according to situation." When in rome, act like romans"-they say.
It seems practical.If you won't do it-you will loose something-someone else will do it.say for example-in a competition-you know others are using 'unfair means',so why can't you?even if you won't use-others will-maybe you score a 8/10 on basis of your caliber,but others get a 10/10 by his "ideas'.Practically he will be a better performer for the world.Maybe a few people-who know your talents will appreciate your sincerity,but then what?
Such situations are confusing.

To stick to principles or to be a chameleon?
The world around me smoothly lies even for things as small as getting late for a lecture.When next time i get late for college-should I also join in the excuse-"tyre got punctured"( which is the safest and most acceptable excuse!) or should i be bold enough to tell the truth "i woke up late" and then be ready for the scolding or maybe being sent out of the class..
For a surprise test,everyone has a book opened beneath the desk,should i also cheat,or write whatever i know?i may pat myself for my honesty-but later when results are declared-will anyone understand my explanation ?
Will i still be proud of my decision to play fair.
People around me like to hang out without reason-but personally i prefer being at home.Should i tell this fact and do what i like-or should i join others in their mad race.

I don't like gossiping about others,but everybody around me is indulged in this.even if i decide not to be like them-will i really be accepted in their group,or will i end up being a loner because i never add spices to their gossips.
these are the situations -when i may adapt-its an easy way-but i may also be what i want-i may still try to maintain my individuality.
initially it'll be very difficult-seeing the less deserving candidate win is not easy to accept.
Does sticking to principles really help?
All moral value books teach-honesty is the best policy,stick to what you believe is right-truth alone triumphs-be good,do good.
But i really wonder-do these values still hold in present day context? Its difficult to accept-but i feel that being a chameleon is not the solution-losing your identity is not the only option.

Whatever you feel is right-be daring enough to stick to it!
Be yourself! Don't compromise with your principles-for in the long run-your results maybe forgotten-but your identity will stay!
Whatever we are today-is because of the conscious efforts of our parents and ourselves-what we are today is what we chose to be!
We have formulated a concept of right-wrong,fair-unfair,right from our childhood!Then why give that up now?
I own and live a identity-the satisfaction of discovering it and then the efforts to maintain it are really a true joy of living.
The result or temporary failures may be a test-to keep our own selves alive!to discover what you are and what you want to be!
Will post soon-keep smilig till then.