Smasher, I have the same problem that you do, I have a hard time seeing color, I see just a white light, although it does tend to have varying intensity, and I can interpret shades in my mind, though they do not show up in my sight per say. I have found that I am able to percieve textures better than color, so instead of red I feel heat, instead of blue, fluidity, instead of yellow, tinglies, instead of black, heaviness, etc. No reason not to continue working on seeing color, I still do, but I am also color blind to some shades, and have wondered if that was the reason I interpret energies on a different sensory.
Sephiroth, When you spar, try and keep your mind focused on the person's energy rather than their physical body - you may take a few hits at first! - and you will likely find that the aura of chi that you mention becomes agitated in a particular area when the person is about to strike. This is the build up of chi in a fist/foot, etc., the comes before an actual attack. It requires some reflex, but can be an invaluable advantage in martial arts. Of course, I think that it will come instinctively, as with very seasoned martial artists, but focusing some attention there can only help to develop the talent.
Alafair, in your experience while there is normally a dominating shade (texture, in my case) have you found that there can be some distinction between the head, torso, and legs? I have often found that the intensity of an aura can be different in those major parts of the body, and the textures are sometimes different as well. Some people have a very 'airy' aura around the legs and hips, which I have associated with people who are not very grounded, and some have static but only around the head, which i've always associated with neurosis of some kind. I've never asked questions of the people I was looking at, though, to find out for sure...
I find the excercises challenging, it's a good site, hopefully it will help improve my own sight over time, I have wondered if the same shade (i.e. red aura) can have different textures, and I am only percieving an aspect.
peace
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