How do we experience emotions without ever seeing a smile, a tear, or fear in someone’s eyes? Emotions may seem universal, but their perception is shaped by our sensory experiences. In this talk, I’ll explore how blindness affects the way emotions are conceptualized, processed, and felt. Drawing on research with blind individuals, I’ll show how the absence of vision leads to unique emotional adaptations, offering insights into brain plasticity and the deep connection between sensation and emotional life.