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Desert Mountain Time Lapses & Panoramas – Original Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit – Desert Roots & Mountain Botanicals

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Desert Mountain Time Lapses & Panoramas – Original Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit – Desert Roots & Mountain Botanicals

Desert Apothecary: Desert Mountain Apothecary is the Original Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit.

Desert Roots: Apothecary products that are hand-crafted, 100% natural, free from any toxic chemicals or additives, and proud of our deep desert roots.

Desert Mountain Botanicals: The greatest inspiration for these products is both the harsh landscape, and the resilient and beautiful plant life of the desert mountains.

Desert mountain panoramas and time lapses are one of my favorite video subjects. Beyond light and shadow, we are adding the element of time to the composition. This give us a chance to observe the gentle caresses of light and shadow as time passes. Here in the Southern California desert, we are spoiled for beautiful panoramic vistas. I wanted to share some of my favorite from the winter and spring, set to some soothing music.

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Self Care is Now Survival Care! Take Time For Yourself This Fall.

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Self Care is Now Survival Care!  Take Time For Yourself This Fall.

Resiliency and adaptation are so important right now, it’s imperative that we adapt and build on what we have learned in the last year and a half going forward. Otherwise it’s the path of least resistance to just give up on critical self-care activities like exercise, meditation, skincare, grooming, getting proper sleep, maintaining a healthy weight through a nutritious diet, and enjoying alcohol in moderation.

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Summer 2021 Updates & New Product News - Desert Roots Apothecary Fragrance Spray, Natural Lifestyle Optimization Preorder & Gift Cards!

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Summer 2021 Updates & New Product News - Desert Roots Apothecary Fragrance Spray, Natural Lifestyle Optimization Preorder & Gift Cards!

Happy Summer 2021 from the original desert apothecary for mind body & Spirit: Desert Mountain Apothecary!  Have you tried Desert Roots Apothecary Fragrance Spray yet?  My upcoming e-book: Natural Lifestyle Optimization is now available for preorder, so be the first to read my new practical guide to wellness, mindfulness, and spiritual transformation made easy and accessible.  If you would like to indulge the natural skincare & fragrance lover in your life, gift cards are now available at DesertMountainApothecary.com

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Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit - Desert Mountain Botanical Inspiration - Walk With Me in Indian Wells, California

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Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit - Desert Mountain Botanical Inspiration - Walk With Me in Indian Wells, California

I hope everyone that reads this is healthy, safe, and comfortable.  Wishing you all the very best, William Z. Brennan, natural lifestyle expert, founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary, and creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization.

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Lifelines of Stability & Pillars of Strength - Wellness, SelfCare, Exercise, Weight Loss, Dreaming A Bigger Dream

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Lifelines of Stability & Pillars of Strength - Wellness, SelfCare, Exercise, Weight Loss, Dreaming A Bigger Dream

Disoriented is a word I keep hearing other people say, and a sensation I feel often. To be so unmoored from the outside world for so long feels incredibly disorienting. The 5 things that have helped me immensely during this time have been:

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