The taoism that Western people see is philosophical. The taoism practiced in Asia is a different, superstitious creature. Can you read taoism and find inspiration? Yes.

Is this the same as Asian taoism, with various lords of the afterlife, fortune-telling games, etc.? Not really.

You could say the same thing about Christianity. (Or even the US constitution.)

Should you close your mind and focus on only one set of stories? That choice is yours.