Huffington Post: “According to Kristen Neff, self-compassion can be defined as giving ourselves “the kindness and care we’d give to a good friend.” As an alternative to self-esteem, self-compassion represents a “quiet ego” that de-emphasizes the separate self. ”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/karalyne-martinez/the-interconnection-of-se_b_9745652.html