Nothing is happiness

2021

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A contemplative two-minute video manifesto that explores the philosophy of detachment as a pathway to happiness. Rooted in the principles of ataraxia and inspired by the fleeting nature of existence, the video reflects on the human tendency to desire, possess, and cling. It invites the audience to embrace simplicity, impermanence, and the joy of "being" rather than "having." Created using a combination of found footage from the internet and scenes from movies that resonate with the theme, the video weaves a thoughtful narrative that challenges materialism and celebrates inner peace and gratitude for life's transient moments.​​​​

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Manifesto

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I believe the main thing in our life is to achieve happiness. I think that detachment can be a way. We must learn to enjoy the little moments and be grateful for them. As Horacio said, Carpe diem. We have to live detached and accept everything has its beginning and end and is transitory.

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The desire and despair for goods is a mistake. We will enjoy what we have and not despair because we always want more. Is there anything more bizarre than wanting money? Nobody wants money for money. Money is a means to an end. We don't need anything if not what is necessary to live, having mental and physical health. I understand that we desire objects and that we want them, but this dependence is not healthy because our happiness becomes dependent on the goods we have or do not have. I look for ataraxia, the tranquillity of not wanting to own anything. We were once nomadic and detached but, why is it so difficult now to be so again? Let go of the addictions to have more freedom.

 

I live without worries and desires and do not look for passions. Feelings are volatile and flexible. The people we love can disappear at any time. We are living, and people come and go. I don't live looking for anyone but myself. I don't want life to love me but want to love life. We have to love ourselves and spread love around the world. I don't understand what loneliness is. Are we not always with ourselves? I believe in apathy, don't let myself drown in chaotic passion, and don't stick to carnivorous relationships. I live with a lot of emotion and enjoy it, but I accept its end and death, life is momentary, and nothing can interfere with our happiness. Happiness is always inside of us.

 

I am always open and our possibilities. I live without expectations to not create disappointments, I don't have a direction, and I like to wander. We have to embrace the unforeseen and live by chance. It is essential to have life goals, to be prepared for the future, and try to anticipate any discomfort we could have. But we must be prepared for misfortune because the only certainty is death. Whatever happens, we have to be resilient and live with ataraxia. We cannot change the past so, I think it will always be unnecessary to suffer for what cannot be changed. We don't want to suffer, but we want to learn from the past to be happier in the present.

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I believe that we have always had to look for the positive in each situation. I am grateful for my privileges. I like to do nothing, to stay with me on my body, in a warm place, without noise, visual and olfactory pollution. At this moment, I am happy, and do not think about anything, I taste the happiness of doing nothing, letting go of my body, my mind, and myself. I zoom out, and I can get a clear impression of myself. I let my tastes, my knowledge, and my values go. I resign to observing nature, the universe, and nothing. I am not a person, am not dependent on myself, I'm just a happy nothing.