By Natalie Angier — 2013
American households have never been more diverse, more surprising, more baffling. In this special issue of Science Times, Natalie Angier takes stock of our changing definition of family.
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Sometimes, doing the work means looking at yourself and your actions first.
I’d never felt so white in my life—and that was before she saw me completely naked.
Does your life constantly revolve around your children without any time for yourself? If yes, then it’s time to pause and reflect.
I’ve realized that work-life balance isn’t an objective measure that can be quantified by the number of hours you work. It’s subjective. It’s personal. It’s about deciding what’s important to you, and spending your time and effort on those things every day.
One common piece of advice you might hear when looking for jobs is to “follow your passion.” Following the work, ideas and projects that make you feel fulfilled and motivated can help lead you to jobs you will enjoy and succeed in.
It wasn’t a big deal to me when I was married. But it was a big deal to her.
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Letting your heart’s voice be heard. A small step toward the stillness of Being.
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