Merrill is the Founder, Executive Director, and Chief Officiant of Awakening Divinity Ministries, advisor, educator, researcher of entheogens, and a dedicated proponent of cognitive liberty and the safe and responsible use of sacraments for psycho-spiritual healing.

In this talk, he shares about his concept of Benefit Optimization and how to use these techniques in the entheogenic integration process, as well as how working with Intention and addressing the Shadow play into the navigation of these experiences.

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About Merrill Ward

Rev. Merrill Ward, Ep. Gn. is an ordained gnostic priest, advisor, educator and researcher in the field of entheogenic spirituality and a dedicated proponent of cognitive liberty and the safe and responsible use of entheogenic sacraments for psycho-spiritual healing.

He has over 30 years of study and practice in comparative world religions and related spiritual disciplines with an emphasis on the mystical unitive experience and the practical application of entheogenic techniques and sacraments for expanding, exploring and enriching human consciousness and well-being.

Merrill's in-depth field work over the past 15 years has been utilized in a number of important scientific research studies concerning entheogens. He regularly participates in various panels in the psychedelic/entheogenic field, specifically offering detailed presentations on 5-MeO-DMT, entheogenic spirituality and related topics. He is the founder and Executive Director of Awakening Divinity Ministries.

Where to Find Merrill Ward

www.awakeningdivinity.org

contact@awakeningdivinity.org