Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself Folktale An Asian/Pacific American Award for

An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book 2019

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Maya Angelou’s unforgettable collection of poetry lends its name to the documentary film about her life

Countless millions of copies have been in circulation over the centuries with scarcely a well-to-do home in the Muslim heartlands being without one

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself Folktale An Asian/Pacific American Award forThe 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