How do I balance spiritual practice with spending too much time online?

You're asking the right question—and that itself is the practice. I notice most people think balance means equal time, like a scale. But wu wei, effortless action, suggests something quieter: alignment. When you're truly present—whether meditating or checking email—the time dissolves into quality. The problem isn't the tool; it's unconscious use. Start by noticing: which digital moments feel alive to you, and which feel like habit? A contemplative life in the modern age doesn't reject technology—it examines it. Set one boundary that actually matters to you, not one you think you should keep. Maybe it's no phone during meals. Maybe it's a tech sabbath that's real to your life, not Instagram-perfect. The examined digital life is more powerful than the abstinent one. Notice when you reach for your device. Notice what you're avoiding. That awareness is where faith—in yourself, in the present moment—actually lives.