Yes, I know, it sounds weird. This website all about living life offline, but here I am, sitting at a computer, typing this blog post, and sharing it on the internet.

Trust me, I see the irony.

But just because I talk about offline life doesn’t mean I have to completely disappear from the online world. That’s not the point.

OFFLINE LENS isn’t about rejecting the internet—it’s about using it in a way, that actually benefits you, instead of sucking all your time and energy.

Why do I have a Spotify account?

OFFLINE LENS isn’t just a blog—it’s also a podcast. And that podcast lives on Spotify. Some people have asked, “Why put an offline-focused podcast on an online platform?”

Simple.

The goal isn’t to make people avoid technology entirely, but to help them use it in a way that encourages a better balance.

If you listen to an episode about enjoying life away from screens, and then decides to put your phone down for a while, that’s a win in my book.

Spotify just happens to be a convenient way to reach people who need that reminder.

Why am I on Twitter (X)?

Ah, Twitter (or X, or whatever Elon Musk calling it now).

This one’s even funnier, because social media is probably the biggest reason people stay glued to their screens.

So why do I have an account there?

Well, because if you want to talk to people about living more offline, you have to go where they are—and right now, a lot of them are still on X.

Think of it like this: If you’re passionate about healthy eating, you don’t just talk to people who are already healthy ones. You go to where the fast food lovers are, because they’re the ones who might need to hear your message.

Same idea here.

So if I can make a few people rethink their relationship with their phone, even just a little bit, then I’d say that’s a win.

Also, sometimes I just like posting random thoughts. Twitter is perfect for that.

This isn’t an anti-internet movement

One thing I want to make super clear is that OFFLINE LENS isn’t about hating the internet. I don’t think technology is evil, and I’m not trying to convince anyone to go live in a cave.

The internet is a tool, and like any tool, it can be used in a good way or a bad way.

The problem isn’t the internet itself—it’s how we let it take over our lives without even thinking about it.

So no, I’m not saying you should delete all your accounts and start writing letters by candlelight (unless you really want to, in which case, go for it).

I just think that sometimes, we need to take a step back and remember that there’s a whole world outside our screens.

A world where you don’t have to worry about notifications, trending topics, or whether your latest post got enough likes. A world where you can just be.

At the end of the day, OFFLINE LENS is just a reminder to actually live your life, instead of spending all your time watching other people live their lives.

Alright, I’ve said enough.

Time to step away from the screen for a little bit.