tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19036375.post7139323962048994671..comments2023-06-18T09:16:07.072-06:00Comments on Pantalones Del Fuego: VirtueMLEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09301902783411290755noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19036375.post-53123467310282915622007-06-15T16:30:00.000-06:002007-06-15T16:30:00.000-06:00Yes!(I used to ponder the worth of an ill-intentio...Yes!<BR/><BR/>(I used to ponder the worth of an ill-intentioned good deed back when I saw people roll their eyes about having to do community service just to have something to put on their resumes. On the one hand, that's so selfish and cheap! But on the other hand, at least they're helping someone, even if they're doing it with a sneer, right?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19036375.post-18365419729134043252007-06-15T06:31:00.000-06:002007-06-15T06:31:00.000-06:00I agree that the virtue is in the act alone. I cou...I agree that the virtue is in the act alone. I could drive myself nuts thinking about why people do good or bad things.<BR/>I try to avoid thinking too much about the motivation behind any good and helpful acts, mine or others, because the beauty of making a difference, whether difficult or easy, is that the act is indeed worthwhile in itself, as well as inspirational to others.<BR/>I've been turned down for blood donation as well, for one reason or another--I just try to be a positive force in whatever way I can.Cilicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278874987398952742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19036375.post-32459814503626026992007-06-15T05:20:00.000-06:002007-06-15T05:20:00.000-06:00I donate blood for much the same reason you do: it...I donate blood for much the same reason you do: it's not that big of a deal for me and it helps other people. Win/win. <BR/><BR/>Incidentally, my husband is being tested right now for the disease that causes excess iron (hemochromatosis) and requires bloodletting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19036375.post-41403401850416093012007-06-14T22:49:00.000-06:002007-06-14T22:49:00.000-06:00As both a donation recipient, and a donor myself, ...As both a donation recipient, and a donor myself, I say thank you for doing something so small and so very important.<BR/><BR/>I think the virtue is in the act alone. It's not in the sacrifice, it's in the knowledge that something needs doing, you have it within your power to do that something, and you DO. You do it without question, without cajoling, and without need for recognition. You do it because you CAN. And you do it because it's the RIGHT THING TO DO.<BR/><BR/>Nobody who does something virtuous thinks they are...and that's the beauty of it. That's the very nature of virtue. You can't BE virtuous if you try. You just have to BE. (it's a lot like grace, that way!)<BR/><BR/>Anyway...I had an accident at 13, and took over 5 pints of donated blood. I've given that back in multiples, and my only regret are the times that my iron was low and I've been turned away. It's such a simple thing to do, with such far reaching repercussions...I can't imagine NOT donating. I can't imagine allowing a needle, a bruise, and the inconvenience of losing an hour of my day, to preclude me from giving something that I can, so freely.<BR/><BR/>Good post...thanks. Hopefully it will inspire someone ELSE to donate too.canadian sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445661464880955455noreply@blogger.com