Tales of Willpower
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Put into Practice
Faya, the Shape of Willpower and the Element of Fire, liked to put into practice the very principles she taught at the Great Library of Esperia. Even before learning about the StarDust—and that it required the harmonious combination of all Elements to eventually take shape through a radiant Aether Flow—Faya had always understood that practice…
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A Trap Named Passivity
Isn’t it easy to simply watch what’s in front of our eyes and go on with our own lives? Yet what we can see now extends far beyond our neighborhood — the entire world is at our doorstep. Of course, no one can carry all the world’s problems on their own shoulders. But that doesn’t…
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A Limit to Willpower
Faya, the Shape of Willpower, often used comparisons to explain the principles she had to teach. For willpower, her element of fire offered an easy image to grasp—one that clearly showed how willpower has its limits. To keep a fire alive, you need the right amount of fuel. If the fire burns too fiercely, it…
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Natural Laziness
This course was designed by Faya, the Shape of Willpower, with the help of the other Shapes. The title was chosen to help the Espers become aware of their own behavior, and Eklea, the Shape of Awareness, was there to remind them of that. Understanding how their system worked as living beings was the first…
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The Color of Your Flame
Faya, the Shape of Willpower and Element of Fire, taught a lesson about the flame inside each of the Espers. “You each carry within you a fire that gives you the strength to face adversity and helps you accomplish things you never thought you could.” “Fire is only one of the elements, but when combined…
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Believe in Yourself
On Esperia, Faya—the Shape of Willpower and the Element of Fire—created a special lesson designed to inspire every Esper and remind them of their true worth.It was called “Believe in Yourself.” The first point is simple: believe. Believe in what? That you can always grow, and that every experience can become a chance to learn,…
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To Light the Fuse
When the Chaos War ended, a moment of pure stillness was felt by all the Espers who had fought endlessly for years upon years. Even though the StarDust had finally been discovered, an entire world still needed to be rebuilt… Just the thought of such a colossal task brought feelings of hopelessness and inaction. This…
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The Eternal Flame
The end of the Chaos War and the awakening of the Elemental Shapes brought forth the creation of the Five Legendary Elemental Artifacts. For the Element of Fire, it took the form of the Eternal Flame—a symbol of willpower that never fades, even in the face of adversity or during difficult times. While the Eternal…
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Know Your Enemy
This was the title of a class given by Faya, the Shape of Willpower, and Element of Fire.The Espers were a little surprised, since the principles of Esperia were rooted in global harmony. Who, then, could be called an enemy? “Now that we know about the StarDust, we also know about our own Shadow, don’t…
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Adversity as a Means to Progress
Just like living a balanced life doesn’t mean walking a flat line, the 7 Shapes are like waves that rise and fall. Faya, the Shape of Willpower, liked to say it this way: “Every adversity you encounter is a new chance to progress.” At times, it may feel too difficult, or simply unfair. Everyone’s journey…