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Take A Pause.

Gentle, reflective writing that invites the reader to tune in, understand, and meet themselves and the world more wisely.

Take A Pause — book by Erin Lee

Take A Pause

Waking Up To A Life Of Clarity

by Erin Lee

Take A Pause is an invitation to step out of the relentless cycle of doing and into the quiet richness of being. Drawing from Erin Lee's own journey and years of mindfulness practice, this soulful guide helps you reclaim your attention, reconnect with what truly matters, and live with greater ease and clarity.

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Take A Pause, book by Erin Lee

About the Book

Small moments of awareness can change everything.

Each chapter weaves together personal insight, honest reflection, and simple, practical tools to help you break free from autopilot, shift unhelpful mental habits, cultivate emotional resilience, and experience a more conscious, nourishing life.

Whether you're new to mindfulness or returning to it with fresh eyes, Take A Pause offers a compassionate path forward — rooted in stillness, wisdom, and the deep knowing that small moments of awareness can change everything.

What Readers Say

Reader reflections.

A delightful, engaging immersion into living life with mindful wisdom.
Jonathan FP Rose, The Garrison Institute, The Well-Tempered City
This beautiful book tenderly reveals how the simple act of pausing can soften the heart, deepen connection, and awaken us to the fullness of our lives.
Nichol Chase, Contemplative Educator
This remarkable account of the practical, real-world application of mindfulness is a terrific guide for anyone wishing to find a more meaningful, deep, and thoughtful approach to this one precious life we are given.
Steve Hickman, Clinical Psychologist
If you're looking for a guide to show you a tried-and-true path to a more peaceful and happy existence, Erin Lee is that person because she walks her talk. She shares real-life struggles and stories, and offers compassionate, practical ways to gain agency in your life.
Char Wilkins, Mindful Eating–Conscious Living
Lee pulls you in with her beautiful, soft and clear writing style, gently encouraging you to begin your own journey to a more fulfilling and peaceful life.
Michael M. Edwards, Chicago Loop Alliance
In Take A Pause, Erin masterfully bridges the gap between formal mindfulness practice and the reality of modern living. A must-read for those ready to wake up from autopilot.
Alessandro Sparacio, Research Scientist, A*Star
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Where to Buy

Bring the book home.

Take A Pause is available online and at a small number of independent bookstores whose spirit reflects the book's own.

Erin Lee

About the Author

Erin Lee.

A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher currently based in Singapore, with an MSc in Studies in Mindfulness, Erin is an author and coach who supports communities, professionals, and organisations in embracing mindfulness as a way of life.

Coming Soon

Take A Pause Journal.

A companion to the book — a gentle, guided space for reflection, with prompts and quiet room on the page to notice, breathe, and begin again.

In the works — details to follow