As I focus in on my own wine glass on this humid Friday evening. I am reminded of a wine cellar. What is it that makes a wine cellar, of all things, so intriguing? The assortment of wine is impressive. Not to mention, it would be nice to commence with friends over a few of these bottles discussing the relevant issues the world has conjured up. However, what is most intriguing to me is the notion of accumulation. Somebody, through the fruits of their labor had to accumulate and stock their own supply that would be seemingly impossible within a state that lived by means of the bare minimum. These individuals had to have an excess. It would seem next to impossible for an individual to have this massive display if they were fixed upon the notion that there would be other necessities to fixate upon. This accumulation sets forth a sense of security that assures him or her that the basics have been taken care of and wine, of all things, can become an accessory that could be enjoyed after a longs days work. What a satisfying thought. The notion that one can walk down into their own basement and select from a variety of wines that they can choose from at their own convenience. And yet, many would begin to think that this assortment is too much excess and it should be well distributed to others so that many can have at least a couple sips day in and out. Have these collectivist individuals pondered upon conserving their own fruits, I ask? Have they any notion that what sets aside this particular individual wine stocker that he or she has taken it upon themselves to not only provide for themselves but accumulated enough to enjoy what their trade has given them. The saver does not ask for much but the freedom to stock as he or she pleases. Yet, those that have not saved demand much from this wine stocker as if it was his duty to supply that which he or she has worked for. There is no reciprocity in these actions. It comes to the very notion that those that supply are demanded of to supply for others, while those that do not supply have no demands that are implemented upon themselves. Who, I ask, is the truly selfish person? Yet I digress, perhaps they are merely selfless, with no belief that they are capable of such things.
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