I wonder if some people are more able to keep aspects of their life in compartments—job, family, community, friends, church (or spiritual life)… I’m also wondering what all the pros and cons are between compartmentalization and having it all thrown in one bag where it rattles around without partitions.

Location has a strong influence. The focused at the office is on work, at home it’s family, etc. But any one of the aspects of my life can (and does) show up at any location. For me it works best to let all the ingredients mix and swirl together.