When I was a kid about 9 years old, I saw a chameleon for the first time on a tree in front of our house. I hate lizards but this one was different. My mom told me that it has an unusual ability to change the color of the skin. I was surprised and kept staring at it for quite sometime.

It changed its colors to brown when it was on the bark of the tree, to green when it was on the leaves and to red when it jumped to the brick wall next to the tree. Mom told me that it is trying to protect itself by not being visible. I accepted her version then.

Later, as I grew older, I felt that the chameleon is very wise in adapting to the surroundings. It may be true that it is defending itself, but I see it as it is trying to mingle with the surroundings. The way it perceives its environment is incredible. It is a great quality to have as you can really enjoy where ever you are if you can adapt to the surroundings well.

I observed that people always try to search for some one who are like them - similar ideas or ideologies. They get to be friendly with a similar group. I guess I learnt from the chameleon to match my wavelength with the people I interact with to make them comfortable in my presence.

You never know the true color of the chameleon. May be it feels insecure to stand out in a new place? But it can get along with anyone with its unusual yet great capacity.