Elements and the Mind

The ancient ninja were among the first true psychologists. They spent a great deal of time trying to understand how their enemies (And sometimes friends; if there was truly such a thing) thought. A variety of schools evolved from those early observations. One such school focused on emotional dominace while others were more intellectual. The emotional being far more effective and therefore getting more attention (obviously). The 5 primary emotions were paired with elements which were already prominet in the local religion. (Mainly shinto and buddhism.)
Similar systems have been seen in china and india. Some even speculate that the great general Kongming used them along with astronomy/astrology and sorcery to predict the future.

According to accepted theory I'm mainly Lust/Sympathy. Predominatly I'm earth natured with some fire. According to this same theory my strong points are compassion, happiness and love. My weaknesses would be Lustfullness, Frustration, Pity and Helplessness.
Now that doesn't mean that I myself am helpless or pitiful, but that it is difficult for me to ignore people who are helpless or pitiful. I'm even-tempered and rarely anger. However when I am angered it's a very great anger. I'm also more likely to favor my intellect over my emotions then others.

The systems the ancient ninja used are quite elaborate and woven deeply into their religion. Even within modern times it can still be seen (Water pokemon defeat Fire Pokemon, Ground pokemon also defeat fire, fire is seen as passionate etc) in japanese society. Looking at myself in a completely different way is just another mental exercise I'm using right now. I admit more of this is true then I feel comfortable admitting. It's hard to imagine someone who is both lustful and compassionate... yet here I am. While I prefer my intellect there are more then enough times that I recklessly use my emotions over common sense. It is truly in my nature to make people feel better, rather that is out of guilt or geniune desire to better the world is still a matter for debate however.

In what I consider irony according to this theory my most glaring weakness is love. I carry a double-vulnerability. Earth element people want affection and Fire element people want lust.
If you ever wondered about why I chose to use this name there you go. Thats why. Lust is destructive and powerful. Paired with sympathy its crippling. Taking this in the abstract is one thing, but to really feel the energy involved is another. At one moment lust is burning hot, in another you are left with chill of regret. Can emotions truly be considered elemental in nature? Blood is hot, heat is certainly an element. Remorse and guilt also burn.
Have you ever felt cold from sorrow? How about shivers from terror?

All worthy of consideration.