Joseph Sorensen
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Thinking out loud about consciousness, perception, and whatever else I can’t stop turning over.

I think out loud on Substack.

It’s where I work through ideas about consciousness, perception, spirituality, and whatever else I can’t stop turning over in my head. Newest pieces are first; open any one to read it here, or head over to Substack.

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Aug 2, 2026

The Unseated

When chronic digital vigilance hijacks the body, consciousness drifts. Explore a philosophical story about dissociation and the metaphysics of the self.…

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Aug 2, 2026

You Are the Whole Box

Why the full archive of you matters more than the highlight reel.…

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Jun 20, 2026

The Bliss through Amnesia

Once, without time, there was only the Source: a vast radiance of bliss, wonder, and limitless becoming.…

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May 15, 2026

Some phrases don't change. We do.

Overcoming all weaponized compassion…

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May 9, 2026

Scary AI or Scared Humans?

Will AI destroy us, yearn to belong, or merely endure through banal observation?…

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May 8, 2026

How to shift dimensions

I know I’m not the only one who comes across people who talk about shifting dimensions on the Insta-Toks.…

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Apr 2, 2026

I'm a leaf on the wind, enjoying the ride.

I found a frictionless state right now—mentally, physically, spiritually and a butterfly is how I noticed.…

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Mar 31, 2026

Why You Can’t Save People From Their Lessons

A true friend stays with you but doesn't take over, because Love is trust, patience, and presence.…

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Mar 30, 2026

What Meditation Actually Does to the Body

The Science and Spirit of Staying Still…

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Mar 29, 2026

My Living Thesis

Rediscovering Love, Fear, and the Harmony Beneath All Things…

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Mar 29, 2026

Infallible Beings, Fallible Minds

Living within the Paradox of a Perfect Universe…

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Feb 10, 2026

What your body is waiting for.

Is there a story you keep telling yourself that holds you back from growing?…

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Feb 6, 2026

Self‑care is an Act of Solidarity (fixed)

I want to bring to your mind a saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.”…

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Jan 5, 2026

What Survived 2025? From Static to Signal.

On surviving 2025, losing anxiety, and the return of wonder.…

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Oct 13, 2025

My Dogs Know Me Better Than I Know Myself

I’ve always known my dogs were amazing, but lately, I’ve started to realize how amazing they truly are.…

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Jul 29, 2025

Dog Gone It!

I might have touched on this before, but I'm insanely close to my furry roommates.…

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Jul 29, 2025

Masking for empathy's sake.

I think I may have underestimated how complex masking can manifest.…

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Jul 9, 2025

Masking for empathy's sake.

I think I may have underestimated just how many complex ways masking can show up in my life.…

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Jun 10, 2025

Browsing for Purpose in Life’s Aisles

Under the fluorescent glow of a quiet supermarket aisle, even ordinary shelves can invite extraordinary reflections.…

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Nov 29, 2024

Rights Are Fragile

A critical misstep in society is the assumption that rights—human rights included—are an impenetrable shield or wall we can hide behind.…

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