Jenni Cargill-Strong tells @ the Bentley Blockade 2014
Channel: Jenni Cargill-Strong
Date: 2014-10-04

Here I am telling a story of "The Woman Who Would Not Tell Her Story" on the last day of the Bentley Blockade. The story was taught to me by Donna Jacobs Sife , my storytelling friend and colleague, who travels the world telling stories for peace. Brendan Shoebridge  just happened to be nearby, filming the circle, and when I began telling, he kept filming. We were around Jacquelina Wills' earth mandala. It was after the last dawn service. This story had been begging me to tell it each dawn service I attended, but the organisers didn’t know me and wouldn't let me tell. Finally in this small gathering, after we had finished the healing ceremony, no-one wanted to go. I offered a story and there was general enthusiastic 'Yes!'. Once uncorked however, the story came rushing out of me like a puppy off it's leash, without pauses! I don't usually tell it THAT fast! Standing next to me is the inspirational activist, Benny Zable. 
Though I didn't end up delivering the tale in a very polished way, it was one of the richest telling experiences in my life! What an honour!! 
The beautiful music with hang and percussion is by Greg Sheehan from the tracks he recorded for my 'Reaching for the Moon' kids album. Thanks also to Mike Michael Bates who wove Greg's tracks together. www.storytree.com.au  https://youtu.be/0TaXcgI3ShI