WEEK 7 - Discussion

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Discussion Forum

Answer the following in at least 5 sentences.
1. Why is the title called "Chameleon"?

    By definition, chameleons are known for their ability to change and adapt within the environment by changing their colors. In Cam's case, she was compared to a chameleon because of how she changes herself to match with the person who she is dating. All throughout the video, it can be seen that in every relationship, Cam has a different look so that it matches with her partner at the time. Cam thinks that by deliberately changing her appearance and personality to adapt, they can become a "perfect pair". Unfortunately, it does not help their relationship in any form, being a "chameleon" did not make her relationships last longer.

2. Which specific instances in the video showed that Cam lost herself?

    It was when she came back home from her last breakup that she truly saw what happened to her. Looking back, she had realized that she lost her true self because of how she always let other people decide for her. In every picture, it is seen that there's always a different Cam, with a different personality and appearance. "Hindi na ako natuto", with this statement it is depicted that Cam is stuck in a cycle of change and adaptation. Adapting to what others want will not give you a long-lasting relationship, it will only make you lose yourself even more.

3. Why is it important to know yourself first? How does it affect your relationships with: a) yourself; and b) others?

    Knowing yourself is an important factor in relationships, with yourself and with others. Being able to know yourself is necessary in identifying your value and worth as an individual. It allows you to become who you want to be and find what your purpose in life is. This affects the way you view relationships as it will assess how you should act and feel around your relationships without being dependent on other people's judgements and actions. It will also help you create a stronger bond with yourself and with other people as you will be able to know what's right and wrong in every relationship, especially with yourself.

4. What are your important realizations/learnings from the video?

    If you want to change yourself, do it for you and not for the benefit of the others. It is clear that in today's society, we always feel the need to conform to its norms in order to feel validated and accepted, hence the cycle of change and adaptation being created. However, we shouldn't let ourselves change to the point where being our true self feels like a crime. It is true and essential that changing ourselves is always for the better, but there will always be instances where that saying is not applicable anymore. Sometimes, changing ourselves will only stray us further from who we truly are. Knowing yourself is a never-ending journey and a gradual process, but surely, it will help you surpass all obstacles thrown at you.

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