Norwegian winters feel endless. Sunlight is a luxury, skimming low along the horizon and casting a pale glow …
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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Special FeaturesEditor's Pick
An Open Letter to Journalists in China Written From Exile
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe following is an open letter from Chinese journalist Li Bo’an, who is currently living in exile. It …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
When Candy Fell From the Sky: A Little-Known Story From the Berlin Airlift
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the aftermath of World War II, peace arrived in Germany only briefly. By 1945, the fighting had …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Why Meaning Matters More Than Strength in Times of Hardship
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the period when Confucius and his followers were trapped between the states of Chen and Cai, they …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
China’s Cultural Censorship: When Artists Are Not Allowed to Finish Their Song
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisRoman Polanski’s 2002 film The Pianist is based on the true memoir of Polish Jewish pianist Władysław Szpilman. …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Judging People by 4 Aspects: A Traditional Chinese Way of Understanding Life and Fortune
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn his famous essay On Horses, Tang Dynasty scholar Han Yu wrote: “Fine horses are common, but those …
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WisdomFeatured
How a Bowl of Noodles Taught a Young Monk to Let Go of Resentment
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThat evening, after the evening prayers ended, the young monk followed his master back to their quarters. A …
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WorldEditor's Pick
Why Japan Stands With Taiwan: Gratitude, Memory, and the Moral Divide With the CCP
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTaiwan has long extended goodwill beyond its borders. It came to Japan’s aid in its darkest hour, and …
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Well BeingFeatured
Healthy Aging Tips From Centenarians: Practical Ways To Boost Longevity at Any Age
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisFor many people, stories of centenarians still hiking, volunteering, or enjoying active daily routines seem almost unbelievable. Yet …
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SocietyEditor's Pick
Why Some of China’s Top Earners Feel They Can’t Stay Anymore
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLiu Haiyang once believed he could build a successful and meaningful life in China. For years, nothing suggested …