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Why?

Imagine, if you will, that you've found yourself in a concrete and metal box. It's approximately six feet wide, eight feet long, and eight feet tall. The walls are thick steel reinforced bricks, and your bed, bathroom, and desk (the only furniture in the box) are all made of steel. You have no control over the lights in your box, nor can you block out the noise of the one hundred other people also locked in such boxes all around you. Welcome to a prison cell.  Now, there's much more to it, but as a "formerly incarcerated individual" I can tell you that it's the first thing I noticed about being incarcerated. Every morning, I'd wake up to the same walls, noise, crap food, and then deal with people that I'd never have even thought about when I was home. It's not exactly the best way to start your day, as you might imagine. The highlight of my own days in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections were the days that the other Pagans and I were allowed to ...
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Disting Blessings

Sæl og vel mætt! This month we celebrated Disting in the Ásatrú tradition. Other traditions call it many things, from Oimelc to Imbolg, but the important points are there for all. This is a time of rebirth and renewal, a connection between what was and what is coming. The earth is waking from her slumber, and many are beginning to plant their spring herbs and gardens. I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge the Gods in all their forms, and to say to those who may be reading this the following prayer: Icelandic: Dísir og forfeður, Við heiðrum ykkur á þessum helga degi. Veitið okkur visku og styrk, Blessið landið og fólkið. Megi þetta Disting færa okkur frið og gnægð. English Pronunciation Guide: DEE-sir og FOR-fe-thur, Vith HAY-thrum IK-kur aw THES-sum HEL-ga DE-gi. VAY-tith OK-kur VIS-ku og STIRK, BLES-sith LAN-dith og FOLK-ith. MEY-yi THET-ta DIS-ting FIE-ra OK-kur frith og GNAYG-th. English Translation: Disir and ancestors, We honor you on this sacred day. Grant us wisdom and st...
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Introducing The Oklahoma Pagans Unchained Project

Sæl og vel mætt (Hail and well met)! It is with great pride and purpose that I introduce the Oklahoma Pagans Unchained Project. This initiative is dedicated to empowering and supporting incarcerated Pagans, including Wiccans, Druids, Ásatrúar, and others, by addressing the unique challenges they face in accessing spiritual resources and services. Our Mission The Oklahoma Pagans Unchained Project exists to ensure that Pagan individuals in correctional facilities have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to practice their faith with dignity and authenticity. No one should be denied their spiritual path due to a lack of resources or representation, and we are here to change that. Our Services 1. Ritual and Educational Supplies Access to items like books, candles, altars, and ritual tools can be restricted for incarcerated individuals, even when the law and facility policy actually enables individuals to have such items. We work to provide these essential supplies in a way that alig...
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