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Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself Folktale A rivetingThe relentless pursuit of high self esteem has become a virtual religion. Our ultracompetitive culture tells us we need to be constantly above average to feel good about ourselves, but there is always someone more attractive, successful, or intelligent than we are. And even when we do manage to grab hold of high self esteem for a brief moment, we can't seem to keep it. Our sense of self worth goes up and down like a Ping Pong ball, rising and falling