<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Planet Blessed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planet Blessed]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/planet-blessed-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:50:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.planetblessed.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[7 Key Components to Successful Living]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you define success? What does it take to feel happy now? What does it mean to live successfully? What exactly are Successful...]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/7-key-components-to-successful-living</link><guid isPermaLink="false">610bee5f72946300155441d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:10:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9e1f98493e2447d191f3ba98028f6c3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Inspired Planet Blessed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leslie Riopel is a Sur-Thriver at heart. 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Anxiety...]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/covid-19-and-the-amygdala-highjack</link><guid isPermaLink="false">603a8ec30719ce0017217c1e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:37:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2f59879885b5fd83298531cd8170a64c.jpg/v1/fit/w_553,h_830,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living Your 2.0 Life - The Next Best Verison of YOU!]]></title><description><![CDATA[“If You Want to Achieve Greatness, Stop Asking Permission!” Have you ever wondered what a 2.0 version of yourself would look like, feel...]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/living-your-2-0-life-the-next-best-verison-of-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602810227eb3430059abefd3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:53:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0d98cd121a52a41dcb32e1a05877e04.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_850,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Tips for Creating a Simple Meditation Space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever tried to meditate in a cluttered or dusty space? If so, you probably already know that clutter and dust are not conducive...]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/5-tips-for-creating-a-simple-meditation-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60201f939d41ed001836b560</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:22:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ed0c0e1b43894d169c819fe3dff50009~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does Personal Sustainability Mean For You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Promoting Personal and Planetary Sustainability to Help the World Sur-Thrive in the New Normal” What does personal sustainability mean...]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/what-does-personal-sustainability-mean-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">600ad74da8fa990017f3d509</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:54:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13353a5a384b45798a8ca9aa094f0198.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Sur-Thrival Story and Personal Mission ]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Real meditations for real people.” I’m Leslie Riopel and I’m a sur-thriver. If you’re struggling to survive right now, I understand. I...]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/my-sur-thrival-story-and-personal-mission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ffdbe3e92c42500178a56e0</guid><category><![CDATA[Welcome]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:46:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b9ec9_71a4f4541daa4a39b69648904d2dd49f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_966,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing a New Normal]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can be difficult to feel happy and blessed when everything around you is constantly changing. If there is one certainty in life, it's...]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/embracing-a-new-normal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fdb94f9c960a80017283a09</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:34:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2f69251cb244a16a0c1f7d6f87aba1e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Started With Meditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the idea of meditating seems daunting to you, this simple practice can help you get started.]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/getting-started-with-meditation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f6b70bd357ca800170081fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Meditation Tips]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:11:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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Blessed!]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/greetings-from-planet-blessed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f64dba92f21370017b61ee6</guid><category><![CDATA[Welcome]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:20:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b9ec9_637d94c69e514452b6c1eb8788eef388~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life is a Beautiful Journey ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to bless the mess!]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/life-is-a-beautiful-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f6253d879ba740017f177ef</guid><category><![CDATA[Believe, trust and allow.]]></category><category><![CDATA[Welcome]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:10:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee5c62f367d24af49814c16fd7db0257.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" 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GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b1222dddc2f9479994d923ed8bc0c41c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affirm it!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Affirmations are one of the simplest ways to transform your life.]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/affirm-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f62503e58a6cc001861db94</guid><category><![CDATA[Affirmations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Welcome]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:55:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d37f5908c13c4f04b9b976f448f87248.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Planet Blessed!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Planet Blessed!]]></description><link>https://www.planetblessed.org/post/welcome-to-planet-blessed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f6249b181c9b20017495a35</guid><category><![CDATA[Welcome]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:28:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0b9ec9_7f89086a51b24202b26ac7c85518d1b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leslie Riopel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Do You Love Yourself?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much do you really love yourself? 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