I first came into contact with Taoism when I was younger, reading the Tao Te Ching. It made a great deal more sense to me than anything else at the time. Now, I practice Chinese Martial arts and Chi Gong so maybe it was fate. I am not always the peaceful ideal talked about by the great sages but I do my best to act skillfully and conserve as much energy as I can (wei wu). It is a practical and rewarding philosophy to engage with and I hope you continue your studies.