Uppvakning
Uppvakning is a Swedish term that describes the moment or process in which a person becomes aware of something that has previously been overlooked or hidden. While it can refer to waking from sleep in a literal sense, the term is most often used in overförd betydelse to denote shifts in consciousness, insight, or understanding within areas such as religion, philosophy, personal development, or social life. The concept is commonly framed as a movement from question or ignorance to clarity and expanded awareness.
Etymology and usage notes: uppvakning is built from upp- (“up”) and vakna (“to wake”), with uppvakning functioning
Contexts and interpretations: In spiritual and New Age contexts, uppvakning is described as a awakening of
Critical note: uppvakning is largely subjective and culturally situated; there is no single universally accepted definition,