Expanded Elements

The first ever Elements-themed post garnered lots of positive comments, as well as some helpful suggestions. So here is an expanded list of elements...

Like Cosmopolitan writers, I'm gonna scribble down my interpretations of the elements based on no scientific evidence whatsoever. You may agree or disagree by my rationale, so chime in and comment (WHAT IS YOUR ELEMENT?) Also, instead of saying, 'a person' to be politically correct, I will go ahead and say 'man' and 'he' in my description.

Air: The Element of Free-Spirit.

A man with this element is always looking for an adventure. His life never slows down because he doesn't let himself get bogged down with burdens that many people carry. He's probably the most fun and interesting person you've ever spent time with, but don't expect him to settle down anytime soon. Although his life has no focus, he believes living is better without an end in sight.

Wood: The Element of Growth.

The only organic element. Like a tree, this man may be immature at youth, but grows steadily stronger and wiser with age. A man with this element goes through the ups and downs of life and ends up gaining the most from his experiences. Rather than letting the bad times get him down, he will learn from his mistakes. He will relish in the happy times, but he will also cherish the small, quiet moments that other men take for granted.

Earth: The Element of Balance & Wisdom.

It may take Wood a lifetime to mature; this element is already mature. A man with this element knows what he wants to do in his life from an early age, and can plan out how to achieve his goals. His judgment are well-thought out and impartial, thus his opinions remain relatively stable. It takes quite a disturbance to change his mind, but once he is forced to reevaluate his beliefs, his renewed thought-system will be more solid than ever.

Metal: The Element of Manipulation.

Don't take 'manipulation' as a bad word. In its raw form, this element is just rock, but once forged and purified, this element symbolizes modernity and outward-looking. Infused with iron, steel, even gold, a man with this element can be as tough and strong, or malleable and flexible when facing a challenge, and almost always, he gets his way at the end. A hard-worker, and creative-thinker, this man will often surprise you with great and novel ideas about life and technology.

Water: The Element of Serenity.

A man with this element strives for peace and harmony. Though he can conform to the vessels of other people's opinions, he is by no means a pushover. When faced with two opposing opinions, his current of influence can often guide others to some sort of agreement (and this agreement often coincide with the man's beliefs).

Fire: The Element of Passion.

You'll never have to guess what this man is thinking. He wears his thoughts and emotions on his sleeves, and in certain circumstances, these emotions might slip down to his fists. He experiences and expresses all emotions ten times more than the average person, which means he is capable of so much tender care and love, and yet liable to harm himself and others in his fit of passion.