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Natural Lifestyle Optimization
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Natural Lifestyle Optimization harnesses the power of the mind body & spirit to create lasting transformational change. Created by William Z. Brennan, natural lifestyle expert & founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary
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Bluesky is a bright spot in the social media sewer, and I love interacting with everyone here and learning and being inspired by their posts. Sadly most of the legacy social media platforms are unusable at best,
Discernment Article NLO – Caption: Rough, Rutted Dirt Road at Inspiration Point in the Anza Borrego Desert - Inspiration Wash Rough Dirt Road Leading Down to Sand Dunes in the Anza Borrego Desert – Deeply Rutted dirt road OHV 4x4 Jeep traffic only after this point. The sand and clay are very loose and collapsing here, mostly a beige and taupe color, in the near horizon you can see the lower portion fo the Anza Borrego Badlands that descend downhill from Fonts Point towards the Borego Valley which is in the middle horizon. In the distance are the San Ysidro mountains to the west, looking very purple in the late afternoon dappled sunlight, and the cerulean blue california sky peeks out above the spectacular somewhat ominous somewhat fluffy cloudline. Photo taken by William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The original desert apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit
January 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Sadly we likely won't have a desert wildflower superbloom this year in Southern California, but you can experience the majesty and magic of this captivating display of nature. If you're looking for a break from the chaos please enjoy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwYy...
Anza Borrego Desert Wildflower Superbloom
YouTube video by Desert Mountain Apothecary
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January 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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I could really use a beach day right now! If you need an escape from the onslaught of negativity, check out my labor of love capturing my very favorite place to escape the desert heat: La Jolla, California - Blacks Beach Torrey Pines Adventure! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLyy...
Torrey Pines – La Jolla, California – San Diego Pacific Ocean Beach Adventure! Watch In HD
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January 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Your Natural Lifestyle Optimization Action List!

- Meditate
- Set a timer for 5-20 mins to declutter and PUPA (Pick Up Put Away)
- Drink a glass of water/ herbal tea
-Exercise
-Start/Stay on your routine
January 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Please enjoy my newest article on Medium: Discernment & Disengagement: Critically Re-Evaluating Social Media’s Value Proposition - Reclaim Your Time By Re-evaluating Your Relationship With Social Media!
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Coyote Mountain & Rugged Red Santa Rosa Mountains surrounding Clark Valley, Taken from Inspiration Point The bone dry landscape of the Anza Borrego Desert in Winter 2025, the tortured and rugged badlands canyons lead down to Clark Valley and it’s dry lake, Coyote Mountain is in the foreground and the southern most chain of the Santa Rosa mountains are in the background. The iron oxide of the granite mountain slopes turn deep red in the late afternoon sun and take on a ruby or garnet glow. Photo taken by William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The original desert apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit
January 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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And Ta-Da here it is! Please enjoy my newest article: Discernment & Disengagement: Critically Re-Evaluating Social Media’s Value Proposition - Reclaim Your Time By Re-evaluating Your Relationship With Social Media!
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Discernment & Disengagement: Critically Re-Evaluating Social Media’s Value Proposition
Today we’re taking a sharp, discerning eye to one of the biggest time wasters of all time and that is social media. You are the judge, jury, and executioner of your relationships with social media pla...
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January 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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I’m finishing up my newest article that explores the evolution & more importantly devolution of the Social Media Landscape. Seeing the great migration to Bluesky gives me hope that there is a hope for Social Media and I’m so pleased to connect with everyone here.
Inspiration Wash Rugged Canyons Dust Storms Landscape – Rugged tortured looking badland canyons in the foreground, the borrego valley in the middle horizon with dust storms and dirt devils circling around the sandy desert floor, the rocky San Ysidro mountains in the back horizon, and a blue sky punctuated by fluffy white clouds and a bright sun, contrasting to the dark scenery on the ground. Photo taken by William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The original desert apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit
January 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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It’s really hard to center yourself in a time like this, but remember you need to do that to be able to serve others. Please enjoy this video of mine from several years ago about self care in a crisis: why it’s not selfish, it’s necessary.
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Self Care in a Crisis: Selfish or Self Preservation?
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January 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Los Angeles Fires: The Sun Sets On The California Dream. - I’m wishing everyone out there affected by these fires the utmost sympathy, and for the firefighters and first responders, the utmost gratitude.

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Venice Beach, Los Angeles, Southern California during the Malibu Wildfires of 2019, the sun is setting through a haze of orange and red smoke while the beach is full of people sitting and watching it and breathing in a ton of smoke.
January 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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My message for this year to you is; be yourself, back yourself, believe in yourself, and funnily enough using a daily routine/s and taking a break from social media make that so much easier and attainable. I believe in you and I love you for reading! medium.com/@naturallife...
Dirt road in a remote canyon in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park in San Diego County, California. Red mountains gleam in the late afternoon sun while the dry valley floor is in shadow. William Z. Brennan is a natural lifestyle expert, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization is the philosophy of creating lasting, transformational change through harnessing the power of a natural lifestyle and micro-habits. Personal development, spiritual healing, spiritual breakthrough, transformational development, transformational breakthrough, breaking free from spiritual bondage, mindfulness, meditation, consciousness, subconscious, spiritual awakening. Please Enjoy! All the best, William Z. Brennan
January 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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I’m starting off this year with my new article: 2025 New Year Inspirational Message: Embrace the Power Of Routines & Social Media Breaks This Year! Daily routines & taking time away from social media help you focus on what is most important and cut out the white noise.
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Beautiful flowing fountains in the main courtyard of the La Quinta Resort in La Quinta, California, which is a 1920s spanish colonial bungalow resort that is now owned by the Waldorf Astoria group. William Z. Brennan is a natural lifestyle expert, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization is the philosophy of creating lasting, transformational change through harnessing the power of a natural lifestyle and micro-habits. Personal development, spiritual healing, spiritual breakthrough, transformational development, transformational breakthrough, breaking free from spiritual bondage, mindfulness, meditation, consciousness, subconscious, spiritual awakening. Please Enjoy! All the best, William Z. Brennan
January 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Be Happier, Healthier & Get So Much More Done With Routines & Social Media Breaks In 2025! medium.com/@naturallife...
#personaldevelopment #wellness #mindbodyspirit #spiritualawakening #healing #naturallifestyle #naturalliving #wellbeing #mindfulness
William Z. Brennan in front of Citrus and palm trees, blooming red geraniums, lush winter turf, and the adobe structure of the La Quinta Resort in La Quinta, California, which is a 1920s spanish colonial bungalow resort that is now owned by the Waldorf Astoria group. William Z. Brennan is a natural lifestyle expert, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary for Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization is the philosophy of creating lasting, transformational change through harnessing the power of a natural lifestyle and micro-habits. Personal development, spiritual healing, spiritual breakthrough, transformational development, transformational breakthrough, breaking free from spiritual bondage, mindfulness, meditation, consciousness, subconscious, spiritual awakening. Please Enjoy! All the best, William Z. Brennan
January 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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2025 New Year Inspirational Message: Embrace the Power Of Routines & Social Media Breaks This Year! medium.com/@naturallife...
#mindfulness #mindbodyspirit #mentalhealth #personaldevelopment
January 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Happy New Year To All Kind, Compassionate, Loving, Ethical & Moral People of BlueSky! I’ve had a wonderful holiday season and taking a break from social media has been a big part of that.
January 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing You A Mindful & Joyful Holiday With Likeminded Friends & Loved Ones This Year! This can also be a stressful and sometimes sad time, but there are ways to make it better, so please enjoy my article on Medium: medium.com/@naturallife...
William Z. Brennan on a beautiful fall day in November in the San Diego, California Backcountry Mountains In Fall Autumn Leaves Are Changing amongst the evergreen scrub oak, Bright Yellow leaves Pop Out amongst the Green vegetation – Photo taken by natural lifestyle expert, William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary For The Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization Harnesses The Power of the Mind Body Spirit Connection And By Using Micro Habits, Creates Lasting Positive Transformational Change In A Realistic Way.
November 28, 2024 at 9:42 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday season can be full of anxiety, depression, and worst of all unwanted guests and invitations. Find out how to get rid of ALL of these unwelcome holiday visitors and enjoy this holiday season the way YOU want to! Please enjoy on Medium: medium.com/@naturallife...
Multi Color Gazania, Scale Bud Flowers At The Nursery, Beautiful Fall Color Array of Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, and Purple Blooming Flowers. Fall in San Diego County, San Diego Backcountry Mountains & Desert, San Diego Lifestyle, Gardening Inspiration from the Nursery– Photo taken by natural lifestyle expert, William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary For The Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization Harnesses The Power of the Mind Body Spirit Connection And By Using Micro Habits, Creates Lasting Positive Transformational Change In A Realistic Way.
November 28, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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The Holiday Season Starts In Earnest Tomorrow! I hope you spend your Thanksgiving with like-minded company that you love – here are some tips for saying NO to those unwanted Holiday invitations AND requests. Cheers!
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Secluded Trail In the San Diego Backcountry Mountains, Very dry vegetation, dead golden colored grass, and one singular tree is changing color of it’s leaves, they are bright vivid yellow protruding from the khaki and olive green landscape. Fall in San Diego County, San Diego Backcountry Mountains & Desert, San Diego Lifestyle, Gardening Inspiration from the Nursery– Photo taken by natural lifestyle expert, William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary For The Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization Harnesses The Power of the Mind Body Spirit Connection And By Using Micro Habits, Creates Lasting Positive Transformational Change In A Realistic Way.
November 27, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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We Have A Busy Week Ahead With Thanksgiving! Here’s how to stay mindful, well, and reduce your depression and anxiety during the holiday season, and heaven forbid, actually enjoy yourself! Please enjoy this article on Medium:
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Bee Feeding on Gazania Blossom Yellow Bee, Yellow flower and orange flower next to it. Fall in San Diego County, San Diego Backcountry Mountains & Desert, San Diego Lifestyle, Gardening Inspiration from the Nursery– Photo taken by natural lifestyle expert, William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary For The Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization Harnesses The Power of the Mind Body Spirit Connection And By Using Micro Habits, Creates Lasting Positive Transformational Change In A Realistic Way.
November 25, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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Stress, Anxiety, Depression & Seasonal Affective Disorder Can All Be Unwelcome Guests To Your Holiday Season, Here’s Yow To Lose Your Holiday Blues! Celebrate your hoilday, your way this year, please enjoy this article on Medium:
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Golden Yellow Fall Leaves Autumn Day San Diego Backcountry Mountains Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Julian Cerulean Blue Clear Sky, And a Green Mountain In The Background– Photo taken by natural lifestyle expert, William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary For The Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization Harnesses The Power of the Mind Body Spirit Connection And By Using Micro Habits, Creates Lasting Positive Transformational Change In A Realistic And Attainable Way.
November 24, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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How to plan a holiday season that celebrates what you love, cherish, and value, all while preserving your health, wellbeing, and state of mind– here’s how! Please Enjoy This Article On Medium:
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Yellow and Orange Poppies at the nursery. Fall in San Diego County, San Diego Backcountry Mountains & Desert, San Diego Lifestyle, Gardening Inspiration from the Nursery– Photo taken by natural lifestyle expert, William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary For The Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization Harnesses The Power of the Mind Body Spirit Connection And By Using Micro Habits, Creates Lasting Positive Transformational Change In A Realistic Way.
November 23, 2024 at 9:49 PM
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Blaze Your Own Trail And Celebrate Your Holiday Your Way This Year! Plan a holiday season that celebrates what you love, cherish, and value, all while preserving your health, wellbeing, and state of mind– here’s how! Please Enjoy This Article On Medium:
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Secluded Trail In the San Diego Backcountry Mountains, Very dry vegetation, dead golden colored grass, and one singular tree is changing color of it’s leaves, they are bright vivid yellow protruding from the khaki and olive green landscape. Fall in San Diego County, San Diego Backcountry Mountains & Desert, San Diego Lifestyle, Gardening Inspiration from the Nursery– Photo taken by natural lifestyle expert, William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary For The Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization Harnesses The Power of the Mind Body Spirit Connection And By Using Micro Habits, Creates Lasting Positive Transformational Change In A Realistic Way.
November 23, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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The superbloom of wildflowers in the Anza Borrego Desert was truly amazing last year. Join me in viewing the wildflowers from the very beginning to the tail end of the 2024 wildflower season. Let’s watch the desert come alive with beautiful blooming wildflowers.
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Anza Borrego Desert Wildflower Superbloom
YouTube video by Desert Mountain Apothecary
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November 23, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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Navigating The Minefields Of The Holiday Season With Your Mind, Body, And Spirit More Or Less Intact. Find out the most important gift that you NEED to give yourself this year!
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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Bowl Full of Artificial Pumpkins and Gourds Made from Papier Mache, Wood, and clay. The colors are orange, red and gold, representing Fall in San Diego County, San Diego Backcountry Mountains & Desert, San Diego Lifestyle, Gardening Inspiration from the Nursery– Photo taken by natural lifestyle expert, William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary For The Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization Harnesses The Power of the Mind Body Spirit Connection And By Using Micro Habits, Creates Lasting Positive Transformational Change In A Realistic Way.
November 23, 2024 at 3:18 AM
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Tips for Mindfully Enjoying the Holidays This Year. How to stay sane, healthy, mindful, and dare I say it, actually enjoy this holiday season. Please Enjoy This Article On Medium:
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Secluded Historic Stone Bridge In the San Diego Backcountry Mountains, khaki and olive green landscape, scrub oak which is an olive green color all year round, and just a few yellow deciduous leaves are turning color. Fall in San Diego County, San Diego Backcountry Mountains & Desert, San Diego Lifestyle, Gardening Inspiration from the Nursery– Photo taken by natural lifestyle expert, William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary For The Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization Harnesses The Power of the Mind Body Spirit Connection And By Using Micro Habits, Creates Lasting Positive Transformational Change In A Realistic Way.
November 22, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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Have a Mindful & Joyful Holiday Season This Year! - Tips for Mindfully Enjoying the Holidays This Year. Please Enjoy This Article On Medium:
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California Fan Palms, South African Orange-Red Cape Honeysuckle aka Tacoma Vine, against the backdrop of the cerulean blue Coachella Valley sky on a beautiful bright, sunny day in the California desert – Photo taken by natural lifestyle expert, William Z. Brennan, creator of Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and founder of Desert Mountain Apothecary: The Original Desert Apothecary For The Mind Body & Spirit. Natural Lifestyle Optimization Harnesses The Power of the Mind Body Spirit Connection And By Using Micro Habits, Creates Lasting Positive Transformational Change In A Realistic Way.
November 22, 2024 at 2:49 AM