I just gave an example with music in my above comments as it is what inspired me to write this thread.
Also...as a teacher...and also a therapist...I've never been conventional following old fashioned methods and rigid structures...but created and developed my own.
I was inspired to write this thread when I saw that quote..while searching for some music to play on the piano.
After 40 years I decided to get back to the piano and just got myself an electric one.
Suddenly I decided to play by ear instead of reading endless music sheets. Well...it's amazing that within a week I've managed to learn some easy melodies and classical music as well just practising some chords and harmonies....all this by using my own creativity!
I also find that the further south you go the warmer the people are...in general.
I can also relate partly with your story here.
When I first came to Spain I was practically "adopted" by a Spanish family from Andalucia and I soon became part of their family. Like a sister to some and an aunt to the kids.
Well...I'm glad I left all that behind when I came to live in Spain.
The first snow in Germany usually starts in November and they are not equipped for it yet. That's when I had a very bad car crash. Luckily I wasn't injured but my car and the Mercedes I ran into were a write off.
RULES...Something to ponder...
Maybe it takes him time to shake it right?