Sleeping Pill with Inka

There are many different ways a relationship can grow; starting from when we first met them to committing to a lifetime relationship. But… how do we really know when the time is right? Let’s tune in to ‘Oscar’’s letter for tonight’s episode. Maybe you can help as well! #ParinigMoWithSpotify -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou  I promise to take good care of it.

Relationships bloom from many different ways of how we meet people. They sometimes develop into something more, so it’s so beautiful to hear this story from 'Mikael'. It’s so nice to hear when people have someone they can trust their true feelings to take care of. Maybe you could help me listen in on his little dilemma for tonight’s special episode? #ParinigMoWithSpotify -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.

Love. It connects us to people, and it connects us to ourselves. We see the beauty in people because of love, and it’s a universal language that keeps us close. There’s more than beauty, more than what everything can be offered. I’ll read to you Sonnets 18 & 130 by William Shakespeare. What about you? What does love and beauty mean to you?

Hi, little darlings. How have you been? Waiting can be quite difficult, but it’s all worthwhile when we learn to be patient right? It’s okay, do you want to hold hands while we wait together? I’ll read to you The Patient Cat by Laura E. Richards while we wait.

Hey, it’s Inka. Today’s letter came from 'Ria'. She’s been having a hard time dealing with a certain pair she’s been living with. Maybe you guys could also help her out while I read her story? Don’t worry, I’ll be here to read it with you. #ParinigMoWithSpotify -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.

Hey there, it’s Inka. Let’s do something a little bit different for this month of love. I receive a lot of messages asking about advice and thought why not hear out your own stories? I’d like to help out. So for this episode, let’s hear what Andy’s story is. Maybe you have something you’d like to share, too! #ParinigMoWithSpotify -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou  I promise to take good care of it.

We feel sad, and we feel happy. That’s okay, because experiencing life needs these two to co-exist. There may be days we aren’t at our best, but what matters is that we did our best. For now, join me in tonight’s episode as I read to you “On Joy and Sorrow” by Kahlil Gibran and take a rest. You did great today. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of it.

Hey, how are you? The week’s only just begun, don’t stress yourself out so much, alright? Keep a slow pace and take one step at a time. I know how demanding life can be, but we should also take a moment to pause and breathe. Don’t worry, I’ll keep you company for tonight’s episode. Take it easy with me as I read to you "The Nail" by the Brothers Grimm -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou  I promise to take good care of it.

Have you ever thought that… the world is so vast and huge? Me too. Though, I sometimes get the feeling that because of it, that we might also feel so small and insignificant. But I’m here to tell you, you aren’t. We all have important roles in this world. It’s okay, I understand you. What other thoughts have you been thinking about the vast world? Let’s read "The Listeners" by Walter de la Mare together. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou  I promise to take good care of it.

The world has many things we can want from. When we see things differently and having to want those things further and further, it can get troublesome. It’s okay to dream big, but it’s different when the feeling turns into greed. Take a step back and let me read to you "The Three Billy-Goats Gruff" compiled by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. -- Hey, little darling. Do you like writing? Why don't you show me your work so I can read it? Just ask an adult to help you send your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of your words.

Freedom is huge concept that is quite difficult to grasp. Yet we can sometimes easily feel them in ourselves when the moment is given to us. So for tonight, join me for a quick storytelling of Androclus and the Lion by James Baldwin to learn more about freedom and gratitude for it. -- Hey, have you been writing lately? I'd love to feature your work. Submit your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou  I promise to take good care of it.

Even in small moments, experiences can be used to learn more about ourselves and the world around us. Let’s discover the story of "The Bat and The Weasels" by Aesop for us to learn more. -- Hey, little darling. Do you like writing? Why don't you show me your work so I can read it? Just ask an adult to help you send your piece through this form: https://tinyurl.com/SleepingPillFromYou I promise to take good care of your words.

Experiencing life means we sometimes experience being powerless against the trials brought upon us. Yet in those moments, we cling to hope that brings light at the end of the dark tunnel. Come join me tonight as we talk about the hopeful moments that keep us safe. Featured Piece: Christmas Bells By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Making Christmas memorable by spending time with our family is both a joy and a blessing. Even if those that aren’t here anymore aren’t physically present, they’ll always continue to live on in our hearts. Let’s reminisce those moments in this sorrowful story of missing our loved ones. Featured Piece: The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen

Having a change of environment can be quite helpful especially when we’re seeking solitude. Yet sometimes we can experience this in the comfort of our own home as well. It doesn’t really matter where, it’s how we feel it in ourselves. In this episode, let’s listen to the poetic cadence of being in solitude this holiday season. Featured Pieces: Christmastide by H. P. Lovecraft and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost

There are moments in our life where we act carelessly, often forgetting the fact that in this lifetime, what goes around will most certainly come back around. Join me on tonight’s episode as I we remind ourselves to always be mindful of our actions. Featured Piece: Santa Does Not Forget by M.A. Haley

The best gift this Christmas is the presence of family and friends wrapped in warm hugs and love. May your days be merry and bright little darlings! In this episode, listen to a heartfelt story about sympathy.  Featured Piece: The Fairy Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

It’s hard sometimes to do what we’re told, and the reasons they give us can be a little confusing and difficult to understand! But at the end of the day, our parents and guardians are always looking out for us.  Using the fable, "The Little Thief In The Pantry", the lesson of obedience becomes a little bit clearer.

A little kindness goes a long way, but what happens when someone who has nothing left to give gives everything they have? Do they sacrifice or give from the overflow? Tonight, join me as we discover the wonderful secrets of kindness and generosity in this episode of Sleeping Pill.

We rarely get to see and realize the many other sides of ourselves. The more we discover them the more we learn about the duality in and around us. Fall asleep to the rain tonight as we dive into the latest episode of Sleeping Pill, featuring “Rainfall” by Emily Pauline Johnson.

To live is to love, yes? A fleeting feeling and an ever part of our being. Falling in love is easy, but staying in love is very special. Come join me tonight as I read to you “Love” by Luis G. Dato

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.

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.

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 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.

Sometimes, we can’t help but crave for the feeling of being alone. To find silence and solitude in our busy world, and just enjoy our own company. Come join me for this short video podcast while I read to you “Solitude” by Irwin W. Underhill as we enjoy a little me time.

I have a question - do you always tell the truth? If yes, have you encountered a circumstance where it’s hard to spill the answer? Whatever the reason may be, the truth must always be set free. Come and join me tonight as I read to you “A Flower A Day” by Pedro Pablo Sacristán.

Who do you consider your best friend? Is it a relative? A lover? Or a sibling? Either way, do not forget to cherish every moment with them because they are indeed your companions for life. Come and join me tonight as I read to you “My Brother James And I” by Pamela S. Vining as we tackle love and companionship.

Did it ever make you think that sometimes silence is somehow calming? Silence wasn’t always a bad thing, it even is a good thing, we just don’t know how to live with it. Come join me tonight as I read “Golden Silences.” by Christina Georgina Rossetti as I lead you to the gates of slumber.

Small wins are actually huge especially after a day full of fog and smoke that are then replaced with colorful fireworks. Let us appreciate the small things and learn to love the progress we have reached for today. Come and join me tonight as I read to you “Fireworks” by Edith Sitwell as we learn to give ourselves a pat on the back for all our small wins.

We often make assumptions that make it hard for us to see other people’s perspective. Remember that when facing a problem, one perspective cannot always solve the mystery. Come join me tonight as I read “The Blind Men and the Elephant” by James Baldwin.

Do you enjoy reading books? What genre do you like? Does it motivate you to write a story too? A poem maybe? Come join me tonight as I read Thomas Hardy’s “The Sun on the Bookcase.”

They say that practice makes perfect - maybe that’s why we love to do certain things because we intend to be interested in where we’re usually good at. Come join me tonight as I read “The Old Man on the Moon” by Pedro Pablo Sacristán

Winter, spring, summer, or fall, which of these describes the experiences you have faced in life? Were they fruitful or did they bring chaos? Did they carry a tune or effortless wisdom? Come join me tonight as I read “Seasons’ by Christina Georgina Rossetti where we’ll reminisce about life experiences.

Once we go numb, how can one come back to the person we once were - the loving and feeling one? In today's episode, I read to you Elsa Gidlow's "I, Lover".

Do you like traveling? If so, what's your favorite part about it? Is it the road trip? The food? Or the person you are with? Tonight's episode, let's call our little darlings as I read, "The Owl and The Pussycat" by Edward Lear as we slumber to the thoughts of travel.

Always remember that it is only you who can control your fate and decide your future. Continue to manifest whatever you choose in life! Come join me tonight as I read to you “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley about creating our own destiny.

Sometimes all we need in the morning is 5-minutes of positivity to change the tone of our day. Join me for this short mediation.