Wake Up Lund is a volunteer led community that practices mindfulness together. We are comprised of members of many different backgrounds and experiences, and we have one thing in common: our interest in mindfulness. Mindfulness is not only a path to improve your own life (make it more rewarding, fulfilling and fun), it is also a path to improving the lives of the ones around us and for improving the world as a whole (something known both in practicing communities as well as for people at everyday companies). What this entails specifically is different for all of us, however, as a community we can support each other and help each other grow in this process. In Wake Up Lund one does not only meet people, one really meets people, creating friendships built on an incredibly strong foundation.
Due to the nature of life who is currently attending our gatherings might change, but one thing always remains the same: our openness and inclusivity towards who ever wants to explore the path of mindfulness.
Meet the organizers
Who are the people that organize Wake Up Lund at the moment? Well... you get to know them a little in this bio, but to get to know them for real why not come and visit one of our gatherings?
Olle
Pronoun: He/Him, They/Them
Spoken languages: Swedish, English
How did you find meditation: A few years ago I happened upon a book about ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) that used mindfulness as a basis for improving oneself. From the moment i tried mindfulness I was hooked, it has really had an impact on my life.
Why do you meditate: Meditation does a lot for me, not only does it center me in the now (making it possible for me to feel true joy), it helps me experience a deep connection with other people, with nature, and with life itself. It continuously fascinate me that by just sitting and breathing I can experience true happiness, true peace, and be satisfied with reality just as it is then and there.
Description: What would life be without inquiry into oneself and the universe, and what would life be without playfulness. True wisdom does not come from being serious all the time, but from experiencing reality in a playful and curious way. These are some of my core beliefs. For the more mundane stuff; I am an educated (molecular biologist as well as a) teacher, both in the normal Swedish school system and as a mindfulness teacher. I aim to use the gifts I possess for the betterment of both myself and the world around me.
Fredrik
Pronoun: He/Him
Spoken languages: Swedish and English
How did you find meditation: I tried the Wake-up approach a few years ago and got hooked.
Why do you meditate: I love to get better in contact with myself and better noticing the unconscious patterns. Furthermore, experiencing the peace of letting your mind go still is a bliss. Also, I enjoy connecting with the other members of the Wake-up community.
Description: Day-to-day I’m working in my 9 to 5 job with economics and on my free time I enjoy spending time in nature and together with friends. I’m passionate about growing as an individual where meditation and the Wake-up community continue to be a contributing part.
Martin
Pronoun: He/Him
Spoken languages: Austrian German ("Steirisch"), English, Swedish, a little bit of French
How did you find meditation: When learning French, I stumbled upon the book L'Art de la méditation by Matthieu Ricard. Funnily enough, I found the book interesting, but I didn't start straight away. Some time thereafter, my sister recommended me to start with meditation, which then convinced me to give it a try.
Why do you meditate: When I practice meditation, I try to be aware of what is happening in and around myself right now, whether it is positive or negative. This makes me feel more calm and happy and helps me avoid actions that cause suffering later on.
Description: In day-to-day life I am mostly working with mathematics and programming, applied to machine learning. Because of that, I try to avoid sitting too much in front of electronic devices in my free time. When the weather is nice, I particularly enjoy spending time outside in nature. Since I'm living close to Nöbbelövs mosse, it only takes me a few minutes to be outside of Lund. I am also interested in Tai Chi and Chinese medicine.