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….
How to Calm Your Anxiety When Returning to Normalcy
Vaccines are readily available, people are returning back to work, and some states have lifted their mask mandates and states-of-emergency. This is all great news, right? In theory, yes- however, after living in confusion and panic for an entire year, it can be difficult to…
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…
House Feature: Karuna
Diamond Mountain is home to many beautiful off-grid, self-sustaining cottages. This week, we highlight the beautiful house 10 karuna: Karuna is located in a rocky ridge on the DMRC grounds. The house is actually made up of two small buildings, but the unity they share…
Words From DMRC Visitors
We love sharing visitor experiences at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center! Here are some words from recent visitors of DMRC: There was nothing lacking in order to do a good and successful retreat. It was comfortable and warm. The vegetarian and vegan meals were wonderful. The…