Week 4: Responding with Greater Care | Softening Inner Tension Free
Deb Phelps, C.MI, MMT, E-RYT500, LVCYT, YACEP, CASeptember 21 2026 • Duration: 14 Minutes
In this Week 4 reflection for Softening Inner Tension, Deb explores what happens after we have recognized and understood our reactions. The next step is learning how to respond with more care. Drawing from the teachings of Thích Nhất Hạnh, this talk looks at deep listening, loving speech, compassionate communication, and the importance of creating enough space to choose how we want to respond.