In Good Health

If the concept of the five elements often seemed rather abstract at first for young Espers, the element of Earth was certainly the easiest for them to understand first.

Indeed, an Esper in good health is immediately noticeable among others: a more athletic body, neither too thin, showing a lack of physical exercise, nor too heavy, showing the signs of undesirable eating habits.

Likewise, the connection between physical and mental health is often emphasized and can be verified quite easily.

Kenko, the Forme of Health, gave a simple example for the youngest Espers who wanted to learn more about the element of Earth.

“When the day rises and the sky shines with a radiant light, do you not feel more in shape and full of energy than on a grey and gloomy day?”

“Yes, that’s true, when the weather is bad, it makes me a little depressed and I no longer have much desire or energy to make an effort,” agreed a young Esper.

“Developing the element of Earth means improving one’s health, both physical and mental. To begin with, physical health, being the most visible, is the most accessible and the easiest to improve. As it also improves mental health, it is the right starting point for a healthy life and for developing one’s element of Earth,” Kenko explained gently.