Blood donation and organ pledge

Yesterday morning my friends had a conversation on pledging organs. They were talking with passion in their voice on their desire to sign up as organ donor and to be able to help others with their harvested organs after they die.

Few hours ago, I read blogs of my former high school friends who went to blood donation drive on separate occasions. In their blogs, they take cues from each other and encourage one another to support the cause. Reading those was very encouraging.

Donating blood and pledging organs may look simple and sound fun for a good cause. But I know for some (or most) people, it takes courage.

Courage to face the fearful idea of having some of your lifestream piped out of your system or your body 'mutilated' to harvest the organs after your death.

But the greater courage is in the soul. For some, it may involve religious convictions or clarifications. But then again, I believe this is a noble and beautiful act. Think of the people that really need whatever you're offering, even after you die. Giving new lease of life to others even after your life is over.

Wonderful isn't it?

I can only listen and watch their passion and desire with deep longing and regret. How I wish I can join them in such a cause... I don't know, is this called envy?