On the morning of April 4, 1983, a 15-minute drama quietly appeared on television screens across Japan. Few …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. They have taught him many lessons. He hopes his work can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day.
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Chinese Health TipsFeatured
Self-Heal Herb: Traditional Uses and Benefits of Prunella Vulgaris
by Mikel DavisIn early summer, as nature’s energy shifts from birth to growth, vegetation flourishes. In fields and along roadsides, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Yi Yin: The Legendary Minister Who Helped Found the Shang Dynasty
by Mikel DavisYi Yin, said to have lived from 1649 B.C. to 1549 B.C., was one of the most respected …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Why Some Survive Disaster: Fate, Conscience, and Human responsibility (Part 2)
by Mikel DavisIn great disasters, survival sometimes appears to depend on chance. A teacher wakes early. A building is built …
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Chinese Health TipsFeatured
Shepherd’s Purse: The Spring Green Valued in TCM Food Therapy
by Mikel DavisWhen spring arrives, many people think of nourishing the body with rich foods such as seafood, meat, or …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Why Some Survive Disaster: Fate, Conscience, and Human Responsibility (Part 1)
by Mikel DavisWhen disaster strikes, people often search for meaning. Why are some lives lost while others are spared? Is …
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For decades, Larry Wu-Tai Chin lived two lives. To his colleagues, he was a respected Chinese-language specialist and …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Ancient Chinese Diviners Who Predicted Fate With Startling Accuracy
by Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, stories have been told of unusual people who seemed able to glimpse the hidden patterns …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Tang Dynasty Tale of Illness, Wrongdoing, and Moral Consequence
by Mikel DavisPeople with power and influence may seem able to control almost anything, but traditional Chinese culture has long …
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In 1167, during the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty, a story from Fengcheng, Jiangxi, …