The Memoirs of a Geisha

Almost ever profession is, or has been, threatened by those, who think they can do it, without, or with little, experience or genuine qualifications.
I recently watched the film, “The Memoirs of a Geisha”. A Geisha, in Japan, was a woman trained over many years to perfection, in a range of skills, to assist, usually frazzled males. The Geisha calmed and encouraged them by therapeutic conversation and non-sexual ministrations. She was usually a beautiful, well informed, intelligent and well presented woman.
There was a heartbreaking scene in the film after the invasion of American troops into Japan at the end of World War II. This was a time when almost any-woman who wished to do so, could put on a special kimono, and call themselves a Geisha.
Professionalism is obvious to those who know. It takes years of study and practice to dance like Margot Fonteyn, sing like Kiri Ti Kanawa, or hit a golf ball like Tiger Woods. Not only do true professionals have the background, they also prepare meticulously for each event.
When they are having breakfast they look like the test of us, but when they are on the job, they are prepared, primed and superb.
Quite a number of people call themselves professional celebrants. They think they are singing at the opera, but their real place is in the shower. There are the true professionals.
Ceremonies are important. It is necessary for people to seek and find. (Celebrants and Celebrancy)