Element 18: Forbearance

The periodic table of the spiritual elements

Element 18: Forbearance

Forbearance, the practice of self restraint, is among the most important of virtues. This element concentrates itself largely in the intelligence of beings, where it ought to be active; but most creatures forget it is there, and the next thing you know, they do whatever they please without so much as a by-your-leave. It is, furthe…