Our Story

We’ve spent more than 50 years exploring happiness, beliefs, and the nature of the human mind. What began as a deeply personal journey has grown into a lifetime of teaching and supporting families and individuals from around the world. You can explore the chapters of our story below.

The Chapters Of Our Journey

Long Story Short

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Before The Breakthrough

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The Option
Process Story

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  • "If there were a Nobel Prize for love, I’d want Bears and Samahria to be the first to receive one."

    Dr. Wayne Dyer

  • "Inspiring, groundbreaking and visionary. Bears’ work is the science of love, compassion, and insight which will transform the world."

    Deepak Chopra

  • "By personal example and through his writing and counseling, [Bears] gives a compelling vision for the building of inner and outer peace."

    President Jimmy Carter

  • "Bears champions making the choice to believe in ourselves, to be hopeful and seize the power of loving ourselves and others.”

    Lou Holtz, Head Football Coach, University of Notre Dame