The Path to Cloud 9 – Further Evidence

The Path to Cloud 9 – Further Evidence

In The Path to Cloud 9, Bob Holmes suggested and explained with evidence the nine elements that guide us to the path of accomplishing happiness. In fact, Holmes is not the only one who believes in these nine elements. Many of his points have been endlessly developed and supported by many other experts, beginning from the ancient times up till now. The following are some studies and sayings made by some scholars who have similar ideas or opinions with Holmes.

Stop Comparing Your Looks with Others…

Focusing on your positive aspects is crucial in approaching the path. “The desire to compare ourselves to others stems from a need for reassurance. We want to be acceptable,” says Carolyn DeRoo, author of What's Right with Me. “The problem is, instead of feeling affirmed, we often end up feeling like we're lacking in some way.”

Desire Less…

In surveys by the Roper polling organization over the last two decades, Americans were asked to list the material possessions they thought essential to compose a good life. The researchers discovered that the more of these goods people already possessed, the longer their lists were. The good life just always remained out of reach. These studies, obviously, show that people with less desire tend to be closer to the good life and thus happier than those with more desire.

Earn More Money (Up to a Point)…

According to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, physiological needs are of the lowest rank among all the human needs to become satisfied. Once these survival needs are met, they will no longer be prioritized and the higher levels on the hierarchy come into play. That means money can only buy happiness in the short run but not the long run.

Don’t Worry If You Aren’t a Genius…

Some researchers conclude that brighter people could have higher expectations and could become upset more easily when the results are not up to their expectations. “Or maybe scoring high on an IQ test doesn't...