Emotions are the lines we draw when connecting the dots of our thoughts. Emotions give our dots colour and shape. As thoughts arise, we get to decide how we introduce emotion into the picture. How should we join the dots? Should we color? Should we fill the shapes? Many shapes are familiar, but it’s the new shapes which require more effort to create. A level of curiosity is required. A willingness to seek out alternatives. Pause for a moment: can we create better shapes when we perceive our dots from a different perspective?