I find everything you have said about depression and mental health, using the allegory or metaphor of soil and seeds, to be very profound, and extremely important, and true. I think you are absolutely right that often our environment does not help us to be better, and in other cases it is our own fault. I know many cases of people who say, “That's just how I am” when they try to justify things they can't. I think that's because they have an inflated ego (out of sheer pride) or because they lack the ability to reflect.

In any case, I agree with you on the list of activities that would help us improve and be healthier, although I must admit that I don't actually do all of them. But when it comes to social media and “junk” information on the internet, I take great care of my mind. I don't watch much news, because I noticed that it was bad for my mental health, even when it came from serious sources.Although many criticize me, I have acquired the healthy habit of taking care of what enters my mind. That is why I limit the information that reaches me and discard pseudo-information to avoid stress.

As for limiting entertainment, I believe that extremes are never good, and it all depends on what we call entertainment. Because when viewed as a pastime, entertainment is necessary for our fulfillment and mental health, allowing us to escape from stress. However, I have often made the mistake of neglecting my hobbies, which I feel has greatly affected my quality of life; and this is something I am currently trying to correct in myself.

For me, social media platforms such as Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, and all the others are not hobbies, and I agree that they are not a valid way to socialize either. Rather, they are a direct obstacle to what should be hobbies and a real, healthy social life. The aforementioned social media platforms are a spectacular way to waste time without realizing that time is money and health. Sooner or later, this affects our mental and emotional health as much as it does our financial health. I think we should learn to distinguish between healthy, recommended entertainment and what is not. Social media is definitely not healthy or useful entertainment.

This whole issue generates a lot of debate, but that is because of its great importance and how many aspects that should be basic to us (such as everything you mentioned) sometimes clash directly with our beliefs, customs, and actions. This is my opinion on the matter.