Let’s take a moment for ourselves and breathe. It’s been a long journey for us. For now, relax, clear your thoughts, and meditate with me for a little while. This is for you.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is have faith that everything will work out for the best. Though there are times when we can only cling to hope, how much longer can our patience last? Come join me tonight as I read to you “A Strange Story” by O. Henry.

Loving one’s body is hard for many people, let’s value the natural beauty of our bodies just like how we give value to the clothes we wear. Come join me tonight as I read to you “On Clothes” by Kahlil Gibran

If paradise were a real place, how do you picture it? Is it more of a physical place or a state of being? I have a piece that talks a little bit about it. It’s called “The Plains of Peace” by Olivia Ward Bush-Banks.

Ever feel the need to release tension and clear your head? Join me for this 5 minute meditation. Sit back and relax, you deserve this.

Do you agree not to be over-fastidious in making choices? That those who are choosy often pick the worst or with nothing at all? Come join me tonight as I read to you “The Heron” by Aesop as we talk about choices and contentment.

Probably the saddest place in this world would be the land of the dead. What if they’re still here roaming around just lost and waiting to be found? Come join me tonight as I read to you “Spirits of the Dead” by Edgar Allan Poe where we talk about spirits that have not completely left this world.

If anyone could love us more than anything and spoil us at everything, it’s our grandmas. Let us rejoice in their affections and recall the best memories we made with them. Come join me tonight on Sleeping Pill and let’s talk more about the love and memories our beloved grandmas have given us.

They say that it’s always better to give rather than to receive. Despite the feeling of sometimes, wanting to keep things for ourselves, the reward we get when we share can feel even better.  Come join me tonight as I read to you “The Great Feast” by Laura E. Richards as we learn about the joys of sharing.

There is beauty in living a simple but joyful life. And being grateful for the little things helps us truly appreciate when something grand falls into our laps. Come join me tonight as I read to you “The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse” by Aesop.

What makes a good friend? Fair-weathered friends are a dime a dozen. So when someone shows that they are there through foul weather, sticking by you through thick AND thin, know you’ve found something special. Come join me tonight as I read you “The Travelers And The Purse” by Aesop.

Sleep is one of the most important things we need to do for ourselves. It’s our body’s way of recharging and healing after a long, tiring day. Remember that taking care of yourself is productive, too. Come join me tonight as I read to you “Good-Night” by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Good friends are like equals, friends don’t have to like all of the same things but it helps if there is something you both like. It gives you something to talk about and it’s a way to get to know each other better. Come join me tonight as I read to you “The Two Pots” by Aesop.

Each morning is the start of a new page in your story. Remember that one positive thought in the morning can change your mood for the day. Come join me this morning as I read to you “The Dawn’s Awake!” by Otto Leland Bohanan.

Saving and spending wisely is a good sign if you do it for a good purpose. Otherwise, a possession is worth no more than the use we make of it. Come join me tonight as I read to you “The Miser” by Aesop.

There is love in holding but there is greater love in letting go. No matter what you’re going through in life, remember that the storm won’t last forever. Come join me tonight as I read to you various stories from your submissions that’ll reveal hidden treasures for us to keep - “Route 25” by Jamsmusings, and “Americano” by Kathy Rivera-Solis.

When you’re too busy dealing with anger, you forget that the most important thing–empathy. That feeling of caring for the feelings of others. Cherishing what you have before it’s all too late to bring back. Join me tonight as I read to you “Regrets”, a winning piece from Aries Joseph Austria as we all learn not to take a bitter pill that’s hard  to swallow.

If we enjoy the present so much, why do we tend to reminisce about the past? Is it because the past played a huge role in our success today? Or is it because it comes back to haunt us? Come join me tonight as I read to you “The Astrologer” by Aesop as we learn to appreciate the present.

When love is not enough, that’s where faith and trust must come to save what’s most precious and what’s most important to us–something we can’t lose. Come join me tonight as I read to you “Together” by Carrie Williams Clifford as we recall a perfect date or a memory of a special someone we want to spend our lives with.

Everybody is created imperfectly imperfect. No matter what others might say, we are all beautiful in our own way. Come join me tonight as I read to you “The Disciple” by Oscar Wilde where we’ll find out the deeper meaning of beauty.

Reading is a fun learning experience! It’s something we can do everyday to learn about new things! Come join me tonight as I read to you “Read and You Will Know” by James Baldwin.

Hi little darling! Tonight I read to you Eugene Field's, "The Sugar-Plum Tree", a sweet little poem that will put you right to sleep. What are you waiting for? Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

Hello there! We continue our tribute to women around the globe tonight, featuring the works of Emily Dickinson. Join me for another relaxing night, here on #SleepingPillwithInka.

Hey there! This evening, in our continued celebration of Women’s Month, we feature the lyrics to The Willow Maid, a song written Kate Covington, or better known as Erutan on YouTube!

Hi Little Darlings! Did you know that today is the International Day of Happiness? Come celebrate this with me tonight as I read to you, Alyssa Burrows’ short story The Jar of Happiness.

Hi there! This women’s month, we celebrate by reading works of astounding women authors. Tonight we feature an ancient piece written by the Greek poet, Sappho. Find respite as I read to you her lyrical poem, Ode to Aphrodite.

Hello there little Darlings! It’s St. Patrick’s Day today! And as a lucky little treat, we’re reading an excerpt from Adam Wallace’s How to Catch a Leprechaun.

Hello there! Tonight, we continue to pay tribute to the amazing women by reading the words of Indian political activist, and poet, Sarojini Naidu. Join us for another night of rest and relaxation, here, at Sleeping with Inka.

Hello there! It has been a full month of commemorating the amazing women that have made a great impact in our lives. For tonight, we feature an excerpt from Oprah Winfrey's speech, Destiny.

Hello Darling! In tribute to the amazing women that have had a great impact in history, and our lives, we feature, tonight, TULIPS, written by another amazing woman poet, Sylvia Plath. Join us for another relaxing night, here, on Sleeping Pill with Inka.

Hello little darlings! Did you know that March is Women’s Month? In celebration, tonight, we will be reading a short story about a little girl named Nina. This story is entitled Hand Over Hand, written by Alma Fullerton. 

Hello there! In commemoration of International Women’s Day, we read to you a poem by Maya Angelou entitled Phenomenal Woman, dedicated to all the phenomenal women in my community. May this poem give you the strength to brave your daily struggles and encourage you to thrive in the paths that you have chosen for yourself.

Hi Darlings! Welcome back to another episode of Sleeping Pill! Join me in our safe space tonight as I read to you an excerpt from the debut novel of veteran journalist and writer, Marga Ortigas called “The House on Calle Sombra”!

Hello little one! Welcome back to our little bubble. In celebration of #WorldWildlifeDay, I will take you out in nature to wish baby animals, and you, goodnight with Mother Earth’s Lullaby by Terry Pierce and Carol Heyer.

Hi! Welcome back to Sleeping Pill. Tonight we begin the celebration of Women’s History Month. We will be commemorating the strong women that have made history by creating great impact to life as we know it. And first in the list of strong women in our lives are our mothers, to whom we will be dedicating Sarah Kay’s B: If I Should Have a Daughter.

Hello Darling! The month of love is coming to an end. And as we say goodbye to February, I will leave you with the sweet words of Tyler Knott Gregson.

Hi there! As we near the end of February, we will once again feature a short excerpt from literary works that reminds us of love. Tonight, we feature an excerpt from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s “The Little Prince”

Hello Darling! We’re back for another night in our little safe space. Tonight we will be featuring the works of art that you have sent to me to read for Sleeping Pill. For this round of follower submissions, we will be reading works from the very talented Syana and Ezekiel.

Hello there little love! Come join me in our little bubble, and get ready to get be cradled to sleep by the words of Margery Williams, as I read to you an excerpt from her book, The Velveteen Rabbit.

Hey there! As we continue to honor the month of love this February, we venture into the words of longing enveloped in Ada Limón’s poem, Lover.

Hello there! Today, February 17, is Random Acts of Kindness Day! In commemoration of this day, we read the story of The Lion and The Mouse.

Hello Darling! We are back once again for another episode dedicated to love.  In continuation of our episodes for the love month of February, we will be featuring love poems written by Carlos Palanca Memorial Award-winning writers: Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta and Marjorie M. Evasco.

Hello there! Join us of another night of love, rest, and relaxation as I read to you some of my favorite love poems. Tonight, snuggle in as I read to you the words of Edgar Allan Poe's To Helen (I Saw Thee Once).

Hello Darling! Come, and fill your heart with rest and relaxation as I read to you famous love poems for the remaining days of the month of love.  Tonight we read How Do I Love Thee, Let Me Count the Ways by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Pablo Neruda’s Don’t Go Far Off, Even For A Day.

Hi there! It is the end of another day. Tonight, we read Cristina Rosetti’s Twilight Calm, as we try to tune out our worries and build strength for the day we have to face tomorrow.

Hi there! Welcome to the second part of The Best of Sleeping Pill 2021. Thank you for the all the love and nights we shared last year. Here's to a new year!

Hi there! Welcome to your first Sleeping Pill of 2022! To begin another restful and relaxing year, we would like to bring you the first of a Two-part Special recounting the best of the Nights we shared in 2021.

Hi there! Welcome back to another night of rest and relaxation. Join me in our little bubble as I read to you another of my journal entries. Tonight, I read to you about being bullied for my physical features when I was younger, and how I've learned to love myself.

Hello Darlings! Brene Brown has a famous quote that says, "Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable." I mention this tonight, as I, once again, read you an entry from my personal journal. Listen in and relax as I read you my thoughts on Vulnerability.

Hi there! Many of you know how much I love journaling. In fact, I have received many comments suggesting that I read to you some of my journal entries. So, for the next few nights, I will share with you my favorite entries.  Tonight, I read to you my thoughts on non-attachment, and why I'm learning to practice it.  I hope hearing my thoughts encourage you to start your own journal, and help bring you rest and relaxation as I read them to you.

Our little ones have been cooped up in our homes for more than a year now. They have not been able to explore and experience a lot of things due to the restrictions keeping us safe during this pandemic. Tonight, let them roam freely into the beautiful recesses of their imagination, as I read you an excerpt from Dr. Seuss’ One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.

Hello! It’s great to be writing to you again. In celebration of Holy Week, I’m going to be reading you short stories from the Bible ❤️🕊 May you use this time to rest and reflect. I hope these stories inspire you to stay strong as you power through life and its challenges 🤗

Hello and welcome! 🕊️Congratulations on getting through yet another hectic week ✨😌 Treat yourself to another soothing episode of Sleeping Pill. Here I share with you another amazing ingredient that can help you rest better, the Valerian Root, its rich history, and amazing abilities ❤️

Hello! I hope you had a great, productive week. Reward yourself with a time to relax and let yourself unwind and have a good rest. In this episode, I will help you through some guided meditation and poems. I hope this experience will bring you peace and clarity.

Hello! It’s great writing to you again. I want to remind you that although we may not be able to see the people we love as often as we could in these times, remember that you are not alone. For this episode, I will be reading to you works that focus on friendship. Listen and reflect on how you have been nurturing your relationships in your own little way. Be someone’s reminder that they are not alone and that they are loved.

Hello! It’s great to be writing to you again. Times are changing, so are the ways we now socially interact, needing to be careful yet respectful to one another. So for this episode, I will be reading to you a few rules on etiquette. I will also be sharing with you an ingredient that helps soothe me when I need a moment of peace to myself.

Hello Darlings! As we go about the chaos in our daily lives and try our best to cope with the bleakness of these unprecedented times, may we remember to rest but not give up. In this episode, I will be reading to you works that emphasize the value of work. Although it may not always feel like it, everything you do geared toward the betterment of yourself and your situation matters no matter how big or small.

Happy Valentine's day weekend! Show yourself some love by treating yourself to a new episode of Sleeping Pill. Be kind to yourself and focus on soothing your mind and heart before focusing that energy on anybody else. ❤

It’s great writing to you again ❤️ In a time where we are unable to be with friends, we must remember to make sure the people we love are reminded that we they are always in our thoughts and hearts ♥️ I hope this episode where I will be reading works on friendship by Shakespeare helps you reflect on your friendships and reminds you to cultivate your relationships ------------------------- A huge part of self-care is getting enough time to rest and recharge. Let Sleepasil help you on your self-care journey with its natural ingredients that will help you get a good night’s sleep. Visit Sleepasil's pages for more information: Sleepasil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepasil/ Sleepasil Website: https://sleepasil.com/ Sleepasil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepasil/

Happy Friday! ❤️✨ taking this opportunity to do a quick check in with you followed by a short poetry reading 🥰 Remember to check in with yourself especially during these unprecedented times 😌

Hello again! Sharing some encouraging words followed by a reading of T.S. Elliot for this episode of Sleeping Pill ❤️✨ Use this episode to take time for yourself after an eventful week.

Happy Friday! To help you unwind after another hectic week, here is another episode of Sleeping Pill. Tonight I will be reading to you the works of Sylvia Plath. May the honesty in her writing move you and inspire you to reflect as you recharge to take on the bustle of daily life.

With all these recent events so early into the year, this episode of Sleeping Pill is dedicated to bringing you a sense of peace, even for only just a moment. Though things can seem overwhelming, may this episode help you step back, take a breath and prepare you for the week ahead.

Happy new year ✨❤️ As we prepare to take on the new chapter, take the time to rest and reflect with the first Sleeping Pill episode of the year ☺️

Happy holidays! To celebrate the season of love and giving, why don’t you give yourself a little bit of love with a new episode of Sleeping Pill? Remember to rest and reflect as we enter the final week of the year.

Hello again happy to see you’ve made it through the week! It’s exactly one week until Christmas and while everyone is eagerly preparing and excited to celebrate after the year we’ve all had, take time to recharge and relish in the moment of peace I hope to bring you with this episode. I will be reading to you poems and a prayer to help guide you through the holidays and the new year.

Hello, loves! I hope you had a wonderful week! Now, it’s time to take a breather and relax. After I guide you through some meditation exercises, I’ll cap off your evening with an old Greek folktale about Truth and Falsehood ✨

Hello 🥰 great to be writing to you again ✨ As Christmas draws near, I know you are all busier than ever. Trying to get all your work settled before the year ends or getting your Christmas shopping done can be very taxing and may leave you overwhelmed ☺️ So drop everything you’ve been busy working on and let your mind, body and soul rest for a little bit with another edition of Sleeping Pill. In this episode, I will be reading to you the work of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 😌

Hello! It’s great writing to you again ❤️ As we slowly rebuild from the recent events that have left many faced with uncertainty, I hope this episode will help soothe your mind. Lay back and find peace as I guide you through a lengthy meditation, then read to the works of Robert Frost.

Hello guys! It’s great writing to you again. As we become witness to some of the most important moments in history, let us remember the importance of what we create and consume during these times. With this in mind, I will be reading to you an address by William Faulkner with this message. Now sit back and may this episode inspire you to face these complicated times with utmost courage.

Good evening, everyone and welcome to Night 23 of Sleeping Pill with Inka! 🕊 How are you, my Darlings? I hope you all had a good week Now, take this time for yourselves and relax, take a deep breath and close your eyes as I read you short essay/prose about friendship...

Congratulations on getting through the week! Time to reward yourself with a little self-care with the latest episode of Sleeping Pill 🥰 Lay back as Inka reads to you the classic, Thumbelina ❤️

Good evening, everyone and welcome to Night 21 of Sleeping Pill with Inka! 🕊 Another week flew by and I’m glad you got through it. Now that the weekend is finally here, let’s unwind and meditate together. Join me as I read to you Pablo Neruda’s “To Envy” and tell you a little bit about meditation. Grab a cup of tea, sit back, and relax. You deserve it.

How are you, my Darlings? I hope this week has treated you well. It’s time to park your troubles for the night and sit in our safe space. Tonight, I will be reading to you a short poem, and then a story entitled The Honest Woodman. Thank you for staying with me again tonight. Now close your eyes and relax…

Hello darlings and welcome to a new episode of Sleeping Pill with Inka! 🕊 Good job pushing through this week. Thank you for your hard work. Now, you all deserve to rest. On tonight’s episode, treat yourself to a warm cup of tea and join me as I read three pieces by Lucille Clifton. Have a blissful sleep. Sweet dreams.

Hello again and welcome to another episode of Sleeping Pill with Inka! 🕊 How was your week? I’m glad you all pushed through it. Tonight, let’s unwind together as I read Please by Alice Aspinwall and other stories from The Book of Virtues. Bring a cup of tea and rest easy in bed. Sleep peacefully. Sweet dreams.

Welcome to Night Seventeen of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 Having trouble sleeping tonight? Unwind from your stressful week with me as I read you poems written by Margaret Atwood. Empty your mind, grab a cup of tea, and lean back. Sweet dreams. Listen now on Spotify!

Welcome to Night Sixteen of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 Hello there, darlings. How are you feeling tonight? Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your nightly routine. Now get a nice cup of tea, put your headphones on, and relax your mind and get comfortable as we read the amazing works of Emily Brontë. Rememeber, this is your Me Time. Let’s take care of you. Sweetest dreams. Good night.

Welcome to Night Fifteen of Sleeping Pill with Inka! Having trouble sleeping tonight? Unwind as you listen to Inka’s soothing voice as she reads T.S Eliot’s famous poem entitled Portrait of a Lady. Grab a cup of tea, lean back, and empty your mind. Sweet dreams.

Welcome to Night Thirteen of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 Hello, Darlings. Thank you for helping me create this wonderful community. I’m so happy to have you. Let’s welcome the long weekend with a nice, relaxing night featuring Edgar Allan Poe. Now, close your eyes and let yourself drift off to dreamland. Good night.

Welcome to Night Eleven of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 I hope this week has been tender to you. Are you in the mood for some soft soliloquies? Breathe in, breathe out. Let's calm your mind and body tonight as I read to you poems from the pen of Pablo Neruda. Don't worry. Everything will be okay. Set aside those things for now. Tonight is your Me Time. Sweetest of dreams, darlings.

Welcome to Night Ten of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊Finally, it's the weekend. You can now get the perfect amount of sleep that you deserve. For tonight's story, I will be reading the first seven days from the Book of Genesis.Remember to settle in and relax. Empty your thoughts. Listen to your breath. Tonight, all that matters is you. Sweet dreams, darlings.

Welcome to Night Nine of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 How are you? It's the end of another week. For tonight, we will include some breathing cycles into your nightly routine to release the stress and tension in your body. Tonight's bedtime story is Three Little Pigs. Close your eyes now and know that you deserve a good sleep. Sweet dreams.

Welcome to Night Eight of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 Hello, my darlings. How are you? I hope you had a pleasant week. I have received the submissions that you sent me, and so for tonight's episode, I will be reading poems that some of you have suggested. It's time to relax now. Find that comfortable spot. Close your eyes. And let me guide you into a deep slumber. Sweetest of dreams. Good night.

Welcome to Night Seven of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 Hello, my dear community. How have you been this week? It’s time to unwind and relax now. Close your eyes and let me stay with you tonight. You deserve a good sleep. Night Seven features poems by @cupofyou on Instagram. Remember that it is important to rest. This is your Me Time. Sweet dreams.

Welcome to Night Six of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 Are you excited for tonight’s stories? Make sure you find that perfect spot in bed for you to snuggle up in as I read to you four stories from Aesop’s Fables. You can talk to me about what you think about them tomorrow. For now, just close your eyes and relax. Thank you for allowing me to spend time with you again tonight. Rest well, darlings. Good night.

Welcome to Night Five of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 How are you, my dear community? Tonight I will be reading four poems sent in by you. If you would like me to read your poem, you can send it to me at [email protected] with the subject, Podcast Submission. Thank you for lending me your ears again tonight. For now, stay still, relax, and rest your mind and body. It's your Me Time. Good night.

Welcome to Night Four of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 I hope this week has been gentle to you. It’s finally Friday night, and a restful weekend is calling. In honor of the 7th anniversary of BTS, I will be reading some of their translated lyrics to help lull you into a peaceful sleep. Close your eyes, relax, and listen to the rhythm of your breath. Sweet dreams.

Welcome to Night Three of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 How have you been this week? There are a lot of things going on in the world right now and you might be experiencing a bit of mental fatigue. It’s okay, I understand. I’ve got you. Don’t forget to take care of yourself. Tonight I’ll be reading poems written by African-American poets, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Langston Hughes, Robert Hayden, and Maya Angelou. Close your eyes, relax, and know that you are safe here. Sleep well.

Welcome to Night Two of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 Close your eyes, empty your thoughts and let your breath lead the way. Let me guide you through a little meditation, right into the arms of sleep. Night Two features Filipino poet Jerico Silvers. Leave everything behind for now. It’s time for you to take care of yourself. Let me make you feel that it’s going to be okay. Sleep well.

Welcome to Night One of Sleeping Pill with Inka 🕊 Settle in, get comfortable, and close your eyes. I will walk you to the gates of slumber with the poems and stories sent in by you, my dear community. Leave everything behind for now. This is your Me Time. It’s all going to be okay. Sleep well.

Are You Ready For Your Sleeping Pill? Hi! I'm Inka. Let's release our stress and anxiety at night. Listen in to this teaser as I read Tonight I Can Write (The Saddest Lines) by Pablo Neruda. The first episode is coming to you on Friday, May 22.