Practice Thoughtful Gardening
Believe it or not, being in the present moment does not always have to equal sitting cross-legged on the ground with your eyes closed. It is simply the practice of grounding, recognizing the stimulus around you and within you. It doesn’t need to be a…
Fill Your Cup First
It’s hard to declare your needs to someone if you’ve never communicated them out loud before. It may feel even a little bit selfish to say what your boundaries are. It’s tough when we’re expected to be ready for anything life throws at us, at…
What Does True Relaxation Feel Like?
We’re told constantly that we live in a fast-paced world that thrives on progress and stress. So much so, we often forget how to relax or don’t even know where to begin. The truth is, relaxation looks different for everybody. Some people find peace by…
Volunteering for Self-Discovery
Volunteering is something we know we should do more of, but struggle to make time for. Sometimes people feel overwhelmed with the sheer amount of nonprofits they could support, and don’t know where to start or what type of volunteerism they are looking to perform….
Allow Yourself to Take Up Space
As children, you’re taught to be polite and considerate of others—this might look like entertaining others at parties, putting others before yourself, and perhaps staying silent about your needs in fear that it might be an inconvenience to the people around you. Internalizing these “people-pleasing”…
How to Stay on Your Mindfulness Path
The first steps towards living more mindfully are often the hardest. You may be at a point where you understand how mindfulness can benefit and calm a wandering mind, but perhaps you’re having a hard time incorporating your practice into daily life. This is completely…
Diamond Mountain Retreat Center’s Mission
What is the mission of Diamond Mountain? What guides and drives DMRC’s many programs and volunteer opportunities? The primary mission of Diamond Mountain Retreat Center is simple: to nurture happiness through the practice of mindfulness. This is achieved through a combination of compassion, wisdom and…