Overcoming Modern Depression: The Power of Touching Soil for Just 10 Minutes a Day

Hello,

This is Geomjin Gaja,

filling your body and mind

with health.

Regardless of age or gender,

we all face depressing moments,

and when those moments persist,

daily life becomes increasingly difficult.

They say the world has become a better place to live,

but why do people conversely say

it has become harder to survive?

There is a ‘best medicine’

that washes away depression and loneliness

even without a doctor’s prescription.

A miracle that costs nothing

and changes your daily life

in just 10 minutes a day.

Check it out right now!

The Miracle of Sanse Village Blooming from a Trash Heap

In a residential area in Seoul,

there is a community garden

created voluntarily by residents.

In the past, it was abandoned land

filled with odors and trash,

but residents joined forces

to clear 30 tons of waste.

In the garden born from that effort,

the elderly plant cabbage together

and prepare a ‘Tuesday Table’

using the harvested produce.

Seniors who used to eat alone in loneliness

have become one large family through the garden,

and their mental ailments have vanished.

Soothing the Loneliness of Young Single-Person Households

The miracle of the garden

is not limited to

the elderly.

On the rooftop of a villa in Mapo,

young people living alone gather

to tend a small garden.

These young people, often called the ‘Sampo Generation’

(those who give up on dating, marriage, and childbirth),

were experiencing extreme stress and

loneliness in their daily lives.

Research shows that the level of depression

in those living alone is twice as high

as that of the general population.

As these young people began gathering every weekend

to touch the soil and grow vegetables,

an amazing change occurred.

By sharing their worries and

cooking together with the vegetables they grew,

severed human relationships were restored

and daily life became enjoyable.

Healing Spaces Noticed by Global Cities

In Seattle, USA,

similar community garden programs

are achieving great success.

Gardens were allocated to

immigrants and refugees who felt

extreme alienation due to unfamiliar cultures and languages.

They cultivated the soil,

grew vegetables from their homelands,

and found mental stability

by naturally communicating with neighbors.

Young people who were wandering

due to running away from home or career issues

also learned responsibility in the garden,

overcame depression,

and began to dream of a new future.

The Powerful Healing Effect of Soil and Life

The real ‘miracle drug’

that modern medicine is paying attention to

is the connection with nature.

Even for just 10 minutes a day,

looking at green plants instead of a smartphone screen

and touching warm soil instead of concrete

stabilizes our body’s sympathetic nervous system.

The fact that there is a life

I can care for with sincerity,

and the value of being able to share that

with neighbors, is what treats depression.

It doesn’t have to be grand-scale farming.

A small pot on a balcony or

a weekend farm plot is excellent.

I have also personally reserved a garden plot on a yearly basis

and cultivated it myself.

I gained the joy of sharing the harvested crops

with my family, neighbors, and friends.

I gained physical strength from the activity

and also acquired knowledge about crops.

What became most certain is that

I learned how to be more grateful

when I eat.

If your heart is drained

from the exhaustion of busy daily life,

try bringing a small patch of green

into your life right now.

The comfort provided by the soil

will warmly embrace

your weary heart!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does touching soil really help overcome depression?

Yes, it helps a lot. Touching soil and looking at green plants for even 10 minutes a day stabilizes the sympathetic nervous system in our bodies. The process of nurturing life with care and sharing the results with neighbors plays a positive role in reducing stress and healing depression.

Can the loneliness of young people living alone be alleviated through garden activities?

Yes, it can be alleviated. Looking at the example of a rooftop garden in a villa in Mapo, Seoul, young people living alone gathered every weekend to touch soil and grow vegetables, restoring their disconnected human relationships. By sharing their worries and cooking together, they rediscovered the joy of everyday life and overcame loneliness.

Do I need a large plot of land or a weekend farm to do this?

No, it is not necessary. It is entirely possible without grand farming or a large plot of land. Even cultivating a small potted plant on your home balcony can provide the healing effect of connecting with nature. We recommend starting lightly by bringing a small green plant into your daily life and caring for it.

Are there cases of psychological healing through vegetable gardens overseas?

Yes, the case of Seattle, USA, is a prime example. It achieved great success by distributing community garden plots to immigrants and asylum seekers who felt alienated by unfamiliar cultures and languages. They found peace of mind by growing vegetables from their homeland and communicating with neighbors, and wandering youth also learned responsibility and overcame depression.