Stop and Take a Moment | Ranui Library | NZ Book Tour Songwriting Session [demo reel]

Stop and Take a Moment | Ranui Library | NZ Book Tour Songwriting Session

This song was written live during my first stop on my New Zealand book tour at Ranui Library in Auckland.

One of my favorite parts of this tour has been writing songs with each community I visit. At Ranui, we explored themes of intuition, presence, communication, and emotional awareness — and this song, Stop and Take a Moment, was created together in real time.

This session reminded me how powerful it is to slow down, listen to ourselves, and respond with intention rather than reaction.

Because sometimes, the most important thing we can do… is simply stop and take a moment.

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Edited Lyrics:

Stop and Take a Moment

Verse One:
Listen to your intuition
Follow your gut
Accept your truth — release expectation
It all comes back to trust
Take a deep breath and recenter
Refind your peace
Let yourself explore your reactions
They never come from nothing

Chorus
Stop and take a moment
Be the hero that you need
Is the fight really worth it?
You can be who you choose to be

Verse Two:
Let yourself be present
Don’t bring your baggage here
Be centered in the moment
Leave behind your fear
Think before you speak
Slow down — there’s no rush
Words can be armor
Relationships are tough

Chorus
Stop and take a moment
Be the hero that you need
Is the fight really worth it?
You can be who you choose to be

Bridge:
Speak your truth
I’ll speak my truth
Speak your truth
I’ll speak my truth
Let the silence settle
Let the tension ease
We’re all still learning
Who we’re meant to be

Chorus
Stop and take a moment
Be the hero that you need
Is the fight really worth it?
You can be who you choose to be
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This song is part of my Mental Health Sounds Like This NZ Book Tour, where I worked with communities across New Zealand to turn conversations into songs.

Because songwriting isn’t just about music — it’s about understanding ourselves, processing emotions, and finding our voice.

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Who is Emma G?
Emma G is a New Zealand–born [now living in Washington DC] singer-songwriter, TEDx speaker, empowerment coach, and #1 bestselling author of Mental Health Sounds Like This.

After undergoing ten brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, Emma discovered the power of music as a tool for healing, resilience, and self-expression. Today, she blends storytelling, songwriting, and live performance to help individuals and communities find their voice, process challenges, and turn struggles into strength — all while staying true to her mission: Don’t let the world write your song.

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