Life Forces and Energy

Recently, I have been actively aware of the energy that surrounds us. I don't know if the energy from the earth is related to the Spirit of God or if it exists merely as a part of creation. I have often attempted to connect with this energy or life force through sitting outdoors, contacting the ground directly through bare feet or digging in the dirt, and through meditation. 
On my recent trip to Puerto Vallarta I was able to actively experience the meditation and connection while floating in the ocean.

Honestly, while it does feel like I am making a type of energy connection to the world around me, I have not yet been able to confirm that in any way other than to say it feels right.
In that sense, it is very much a kind of spiritual experience and I'm not sure of how that reconciles with my learned thoughts on God. I have become much more open to allowing my thoughts on God to grow beyond what I have been taught by various religions, especially as I note the controlling motivations of most religious organizations.

With the recent southern exposures to the northern lights, I have started to wonder about the color of different energy signatures and if they exist beyond or beneath our vision.
Is there a color difference that we might sense (even if we don't see it) between energy from the sun and energy from the earth? 
Do plants give off a different color of life energy than animals (or people)?
Are there different energy colors for the earth, the air, and water?
Is love energy a different color than hate energy?
Is selfishness a different color than generosity?

I know there isn't really any sound theology to wondering about how a Creator might manifest its energy in the world that has been created, but questions are all I've got for today.

John