The mysterious nature of time

[zenmaster]

Zen..what is your experience in using a specific colored crystal to work with a particular energy center?

I have yet to see an association of crystal color to center color, but I am new at it. It reminds me of the intuitive notion of things having a similar nature having some affinity. Such as with the notion of "certain foods that look like various parts of the body also benefits those parts. Examples include that sliced carrots look like the eye and are nourishing to the eyes or tomatoes are red and have four chambers and benefit the heart." Does the (red) ruby work on the red chakra? "The delicacy, shall we say, of the choosing of the crystal is very critical and, in truth, a crystalline structure such as a diamond or ruby can be used by a purified channel who is filled with the love/light of One, in almost any application."

My intuitive opinion would be that it should aid somewhat, but that any crystal will help focus that energy. While certain crystals do have certain properties and you should utilize that knowledge, but perhaps it is best to find one that resonates with you the most and use that frequently?

I think that it is best to find one that 'resonates' with you the most. Since a congruent, resonant attitude is also central to the working. I think a shaman would be all about holding a crystal and identifying the feeling of the energy imparted. Over time, I think the familiarity of vibration with various crystals would allow for a skillful choice. There is a natural feedback to your mind that would suggest efficacy.

Obviously catalyst is the best way to work with specific energy and remove blockages. I'm just wondering if say, an aquamarine crystal would help with communication.

I'm not saying it's purely psychosomatic, but one's particular expectation is an important 'pattern of understanding' that orients oneself to certain 'results'. In magical working, this is the purpose of the ritual. The way I see is it that intention seems to be primary. And only once you understand the subtleties of your intention (and expectations) does the type of crystal itself start to become more of a contributing influence to a finer result.

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I say they are one in the same. So, the zero point is still the desired point, the common ground, and the essence of the One.

The zero point is always there. I think he was emphasizing that some teachers guide towards it. But it's obviously not an evolutionary context as it is, well the 'ground of being'. The ground of being is not self, it's the template for the self. The present moment does not make things self evident - will does. Self evidence is evolutionary.