Shadao

I would take a guess that it comes from people's desire to have "the one thing" that will solve all their problems, not unlike how religious people await for a "savior" that will be "the one" to help them instead of them helping themselves.

Another question(that might not have much to do with my original one, but then again this entire talk has been shifting into other subjects as well): Is it advisable to not work with/on more than one energy system/method/routine/etc? Or is it ok to, for example, pick two that attracted you the most and do/use them? I ask because I do not want to end up putting myself in danger or just wasting time by, say, using opposite systems. Wow, as a beginner I found this very interesting to read. I know there is still much to learn and alot to "walk", but I hope to one day be able to reach a level where I can, at least, understand better these kind of talks.

Physical, spiritual or both? Because I see talks of both.

That question(the one you quoted) wasn't about asking advice or guidance, just pure curiosity.

Does it mean that "seeking powers" is wrong?

Ah, I guess this one is on me. Maybe I didn't ask properly(possible due to both the difficulty that it is to express certain concepts and thoughts into words, as well as that english isn't my native language). Yes, this kind of definitions are what I was asking about. I have seen that usually people will mention 4 or 5 types of methods(or would it be better to say cathegories?) in this forum as the "main reason/main concept/main objective" of the methods they are speaking about. Just a question though...don't people that seek "enlightment" also tend to be the ones to "seek power"?I'm just curious about it because many tend to associate both things into one single objective.Something like "enlightment brings power and power brings enlightment".

No well nearby but I try to drink 3~4 liters per day. I also have been doing intermittent fasting since last year's January and already lost almost 10kg.

1.I cannot afford a gym, and honestly knowing what is going on(the pandemy), I do not think it would be safe to go to one.People here just do not seem to respect the distance and the use of masks. 2.Already doing it.Aside trying to learn a new language I am trying to read two books at once(one about something I like and one about something I think I need to know). 3.If I can end the year knowing even just a bit more about myself, I will already call it a success.Because all I know is very superficial knowledge.

Much appreciated.

When you mention "archetypes" from movies and popular culture(also, can in this cathegory be included game characters or book characters?) you mean in general or with focus on loners? I don't know if this might say something about what method is best for me, but my personality would be akin to fire.Unless you add more wood or gas to it, it will stay low or "chill", controlable.Otherwise, it will become a roaring blaze. On the other hand I tend to always feel calm, or even "healed" whenever I am submerged under water or have it fall in my head. Yes, I will start to pay active attention from now on.It is interesting to think back on some moments and only now realize how they affected me or how some of them seemed to have similar "themes" or situations.

Much appreciated.

Usually the loner(by choice as I am an introvert and prefer to have my personal space with just myself most of the times) with few, but true, friends.Very artistic, somehow able to make friends(or at least acquaintances) with all kinds of people(but I seem to interact better with people that aren't wealthy or rich).The weird ones(in a playful sense), the odd ones(with interesting quirks or traits), with interests in Asian cultures. Most of all, people that respect my choices and opinions same as I do to them.People that listen. Oh, and the eclectic ones, the ones that tend to be more than just one thing or like/do more than just one thing from a certain subject and such.

Well I can say that my three main goals right now are: -Getting stronger(in all kinds of senses, but with a bit more emphasis on the physical part) -Improving myself(both through learning new things as well as becoming a better version of my current self) -Figuring out who I am and what I want. Nothing too fancy, nothing too "spiritual" or too grand(i.e. I'm not looking for enlightment nor to find the answers of life or spread peace and love, I just want to get better and find myself while doing that). Eh I meant the names of the routines so I can search for them and see if I agree with them(and them with me) or not. I'm not asking for judgement if they're good or not, just their names.

Do you know if there is a list(or something similar) of sorts stating all(or most) of known qigong routines? Because as I have no idea of what is out there(or here) I am unable to pick something that "connects to me". Also, thanks for the options.I'll be sure to check on them later on the day. In what sense? In general?In my "Journey to Dao"?For the far future?For right now?

Where should I start? I always find it hard to introduce myself, because I myself still don't know enough of "me" to be able to make a concise introduction... Well let me start by saying that my interest in Daoism/Taoism started because a few years ago I started to read novels about cultivation...yes, it were those works of fiction that got me intrigued but I'll admit that back then it wasn't enough intrigue to make me want to search more about it. Fast forward to, what?Two or three years ago? I found a website where there were many pdfs of books there, and yes among them there was a section about Taoism too.I got curious, I decided to check it and see some of those books.I won't lie saying that I finished reading any of the books I picked to "check", but it did made me question things, and due to that I decided to learn more(and hopefully start to actively practice) about Daoism/Taoism...and yeah i also like the subject of Alchemy(in general) and learning that there was such a thing like Neigong really caught my Western mind's attention.I love the idea of being able to change something into another(even better), the idea that a person can be like a metal ingot(useless in it's raw state but able to become something with purpose, identity, meaning and utility) that can be forged into something better. I'm still lost in the practical side of it though, because what I tend to see are teachings peppered with New Age stuff, fake or repuposed to fit other things(i.e. Yoga, Reiki, etc.). I guess for a general introduction about "Daoism/Taoism and Me" this sums it all. Now just some trivia that won't reveal much about myself, but might be fun to know: -Based on my personality I tend to feel more affinity to the elements of Fire, Lightning and Metal, but for some reason I feel at peace when underwater or feeling the wind. -Not a "nature person" but due to an enhanced sense of smell and hearing I tend to not like completely urban environments.A mix of both is most prefered. -Never drank nor smoked, and don't intend to.Not a fan of red meat, mostly fish and chicken(otherwise eggs and veggies). -I want to learn many languages, even if it's hard to actually learn them. -I think I can feel my "Qi" very well in my arms and hands, but not so much from the chest down.

Already read it.