Black and white thinking, also known as "either/or" thinking, serves us well when we are first establishing an understanding of the world and the way things work. When we are toddlers, for example, categorizing things, such as shapes and colors, allows us to establish an organized process by which we are able to learn more quickly and efficiently about an individual subject and, thus, its related co-subjects. The better we are able to master this skill and carry it through to

In reference to New York Time's trending article, "You're Not Busy, You're Just Rude," I want to highlight the difficulty of navigating shifting social etiquette in the fast-paced, technology-driven environment we live in today. Whether you've felt frustrated by distracted drivers on the road, or deeply wronged by close family or friends who appear too busy on their phones, chances are you have felt offended, on some level, by the technology use or "busy-ness" of others. To b