Guilt

Have you ever done something even when you knew you shouldn't? Or maybe you've had moments when the truth is staring you right in the face, but you just don’t want to believe it. After those times you may wind up feeling a little guilty. You're not alone. On this episode we’re bringing you true stories and folktales about people who knew better, but choose to do the opposite. It’s a condition that’s referred to in psychology as “cognitive dissonance.” Stories included in this episode: Little Girl and the Gunny Wolf by Len Cabral (1:52) A tale from the 10th century wherein a little girl goes to visit her grandma’s house, and refuses to accept what she find’s there. Learn more about Len Cabral by visiting: www.lencabral.com Different by John McCutcheon (13:53) This song takes a look at that age old question between parents and their children: “Why do mom and dad get to do that, but I don’t?”. Learn more about John McCutcheon by visiting: www.folkmusic.com You're in Trouble \[Live] by Bill Harley (17:39) A song about being caught red handed. Learn more about Bill Harley by visiting: www.billharley.com Potholders by Kim Weitkamp (23:03) Kim attempts to sell her homemade potholders by telling her neighbors that she’s raising money to cure her mother’s mysterious illness. Learn more about Kim Weitkamp by visiting: www.kimweitkamp.com Frog's Mother by Donna Washington (41:04) A story of how Frog's mother uses a little bit of reverse psychology in order to help her son see things from her point of view. Learn more about Donna Washington by visiting: www.dlwstoryteller.com Messenger to Maftam by Odds Bodkin (44:55) A tale from South Africa that echoes the story of Jonah and the Whale. Learn more about Odds Bodkin by visiting: www.oddsbodkin.net