I know what you're thinking: The rigid thinking, the inability to see people as human beings, the boring mediocrity. That might be what being a professional means to you, and it might seem like an overused and meaningless word, and you might be right it's all those things; but it's so much more.
I'm a professional and I'm loving it. Just like Maxwell Smart. I do everything in a set pattern according to someone else, and I identify with it and feel it makes me important. I don't pay attention to your clarity and what makes sense. No way, mister! You might see the big picture, the overall thing, but I prefer little limited fragments; I like little pieces of the puzzle, not some whole picture. I like to look through the little peephole, and I don't care if I can't see the whole scenery.
I feel comfortable pretending to know what's right and what works, even if it only works to make me feel good about my so-called self. Why not? You only live once! And why not only do it half-way? Seems right to me.
Anyway, I like the word "professional". It has a professional sound to it. When I hear it, I know right away that it's right and whoever is likened to it is right. Heck, they might be an expert. Then all my worries are gone and I can enjoy the ride, no matter where it takes me, even if it takes me to the Land of I'm a Dip Stick and I Don't Have a Clue.
Anyway, thanks for listening and may the Goddess Bless You.
