A fear for the fear

 Hello with Another Message About One of the World’s Main Themes 

 I believe that every smile in a country called heart of Central Europe—which still appears on the faces of many in this region who say “the war in Ukraine is just Ukraine’s problem, and nothing else matters”—could easily disappear. Because after Ukraine, that smile might be the first thing to be erased from the map. 

No other country around Central Europe would be lost as deeply as this nation (Slovak similarly) might be. 

Yes, it gives me a bit of hope that within Central Europe I’m seeing more people starting to think about the bigger picture. There’s growing awareness of the so-called “red plans” targeting Central Europe. But I don’t think this is the end of everything yet, because the issues in Central Europe run deep. One possible solution could be a “shutdown” of a whole generation for one generation—like in the Megalopolis movie (2024). A generation that grows up disconnected from all the toxic elements of current reality might be the way to finally cleanse all this negativity. 

This is hard to say, but the truth is: there are so many deeply rooted problems that maybe only a generation without contact with them could create real change.  

Now, to the thought I’ve been having: maybe it’s not a good idea to amplify fear about the potential for war in Europe. The truth is, the COVID pandemic might have been used as a tool for economic shutdown in Europe, and perhaps even to prepare for war—not just in Europe, but globally. There were efforts to investigate the origin of the virus, but those efforts failed. 

And now we’re seeing fear being spread again—this time related to war. But the economic impact—deficits, recession, and inflation—can be just as destructive as the pandemic. Right now, I feel more afraid of the economic deficits in Europe than of the war itself. In fact, war can sometimes be used to justify or deepen these deficits. There are signs that, at the end of the pandemic and in the months that followed, there were deliberate attempts to further shut down the economy in a Central European country. This could have been part of a war strategy to weaken society, especially by taking advantage of naive or manipulated minds. 

I believe that this kind of psychological manipulation—creating deficits through fear and words about war—is also part of a broader war strategy. What I’m trying to say is: the last thing Europe needs right now is a deficit caused by fear alone. Central Europe may have started this process, but I believe Western Europe needs to focus on building and protecting the civilization it already has—without allowing fear to disrupt or destroy it. 

Like I said, I’m afraid that fear itself is being used as a strategy. And if we let fear stop the progress people are making, we risk seeing critical infrastructure fall into disrepair and people left without support. And that’s the last thing Europe needs right now.

I just like it

A Sense for Cultivation and Aesthetic

 I have many reasons why I like the Netherlands, and this is one of them. 

 Kralingen Oost 

Among all the good things in the Netherlands, one detail I really appreciate is seeing ducks in the streets of Rotterdam, calmly swimming in streams without fear of people around them. There’s a natural harmony between animals and people. The environment is clean, green, and full of life. Swans nest peacefully, unbothered by people walking nearby or stopping to watch. This shows a deep sense of culture and social awareness in Dutch society. I believe Dutch social behavior is on a very high level, partly because people in the Netherlands have a strong and respectful relationship with nature. The lush green spaces around the country reflect this intelligence and peacefulness. Their cultural and social connection to the environment contributes to overall happiness—because living in vibrant, green surroundings is a very different experience from a grey, lifeless reality. For me, the Kralingen area in Rotterdam is a perfect example. Then there’s Zuiderpark—an area full of greenery. In the summer, it often turns into a space for daily barbecues and gatherings, where people connect and build community. It’s a place where you’ll see smiles from people of all skin colors. On another side of the city, you’ll find Essenburgpark—a special nature reserve dedicated to preserving green space in Rotterdam. The level of development in the Netherlands—both in infrastructure and economy—is impressive. But just as impressive is the cultural and social approach to green environments. You can see this in how ducks and swans live freely and peacefully even in big cities like Rotterdam. All of this shows that Dutch social behavior is very advanced. And when people say that Czechs are often seen as toxic or aggressive, I wonder why it is that in no other country from Germany to proper Western Europe do we see this same deep care for the environment as we do in the Netherlands. It highlights a contrast—because in Czechia, it’s much harder to find the kind of environmental care and harmony that’s considered normal in Dutch cities

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 Now, more EU countries are introducing temporary border controls. After Italy and Germany, France has followed, and by December 2024, the Netherlands will also be among the EU countries implementing temporary controls. I see these temporary border controls as a reasonable response to current issues—especially due to the ongoing war, which increases the risk of tensions and potential threats from individuals who may attempt to destabilize Western European countries through attacks. However, I don’t see these temporary controls as a real solution to the underlying reasons they exist. For example, there are internal EU issues that are not publicly acknowledged, even though they are being used (or have been used) as part of broader, possibly politically motivated strategies—especially in Central European countries. These controls may, unofficially, also be related to such internal tensions. Take the post-COVID period, for example. When the pandemic was ending, and the economic strategies linked to COVID seemed to be failing, there appeared to be efforts to further suppress the economies of some Central European countries. This continued for months in 2021—before the war started in early 2022. In many ways, it all feels like part of a plan that negatively affects Western Europe as well. Even though there are no official statements about the problems in more eastern EU countries, I believe that people in Western Europe are aware of them. For example, I can’t ignore the fact that Western Europeans seemed to understand or react to the problems I experienced in an Eastern EU country. Their responses—especially from proper Western Europe—were interesting, as they showed more awareness of the situation than I had realized. In fact, I witnessed more empathy and concern from UK drum and bass artists, comments from a UK girl, and reactions from everyday people in Germany. Those moments made me realize that the problems I was facing were probably worse than I thought. Even my own perception may have been wrong. The events of 2023 made that clear—not just to me, but to others as well—as things deteriorated in Europe due to oppressive and toxic individuals. I believe that if there are no official efforts to address internal EU issues, then temporary border controls are not a real solution. I do believe that the EU is trying to fix things, but something is still not working. And yes—there are still no official statements. Some people say these temporary controls go against the idea of the EU. But it’s worth noting that in some EU countries where border controls are not being implemented, there is a higher level of anti-EU sentiment than in the countries that have introduced them. In some of these anti-EU countries, you can also see a clear lean toward socialism or ideologies similar to what Putin may want to spread across Europe. You could argue that a majority of UK citizens now believe Brexit was a failure. The statistics about how people in the UK feel the economic impact of Brexit are quite striking—the feeling of rising prices in everyday shopping is just one example. If we ignore internal EU issues for a moment and talk instead about issues related to non-EU migrants, then yes—the EU seems to be failing at managing its external borders effectively. There should be a better control system for EU external borders. But the reality is, there’s a war going on, and everything is getting worse—perhaps more so than any potential improvements from stronger EU border controls. A lot of people now say that it all looks like a coordinated effort against the EU. But I don’t believe it’s really about being against the EU. There are real issues that can be temporarily managed with short-term solutions—but these temporary measures are not addressing the root causes of the problems they’re meant to handle