Many people who have suffered tremendous emotional trauma (for example, the recently bereaved, people in war-torn countries, those who have been tortured or sexually molested) or physical hurt (e.g. severe neglect, debilitating injuries) recover entirely or near completely from their tragedy. However, others do not fare as well and continue to relive the same horrific experiences of morbid fear, anguish, and anxiety for a prolonged period of time. These latter groups of people have been traumatized by their bad experiences.

In their book, “Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma,” Levine and Frederick (1997), said that this is a result of bottled-up somatosensory symptoms emanating after trauma. There are three main ways people respond when faced with a traumatic experience, said Levine and Frederick (1997). They can fight (confront the situation), flee (get away from the situation), or freeze (be totally overwhelmed by the predicament to the point of immobility). Victims who … Read more

The Merlion is the Singapore’s mythical beast with the head of a lion and entire body of a fish. This imaginary creature is utilised as the symbol of Singapore. The 8.6 metres large, fifty percent-lion, fifty percent-fish sculpture was situated at the mouth of Singapore river, the statue then settled into its new dwelling at Merlion Park. The Singapore Merlion is designed of cement fondue, its eyes from compact pink teacups, its skin from porcelain plates and it weights about 40 tons. The Merlion emblem experienced been designed by a member of the Memento Committee and also the curator of Van Kleef Aquarium, Fraser Brunner.

In historic periods, Singapore was identified as Temasek (that means ‘sea town’ in Javanese). A Palembang prince found the island and saw a peculiar seeking beast which he thought it was a lion. He determined to keep on the island with his men and named … Read more