The earth brings forth abundance, growth, harvest, and stability. Without the earth , the other three elements would have no foundation upon which to build. To read more about earth click here. When most people think of air, they think of the air that we breathe. While this is definately an example of air, it is not the only one.
Air is the element of thought and creativity.
It moves, flows. Without air, thought has no movement or action and thus becomes stagnant energy holding you down. To learn more about air elements click here. Many people think of fire as being destructive, that is a gross misrepresentation of this powerful element. Fire is used to stimulate growth, clear away the old, and to bind family and friends together in peaceful harmony.