The Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period were a golden age for Chinese fables. These …
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 CultureFeatured
National Master Zhangjia and a Lesson on Careful Speech
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhangjia Ruobiduojie, also known as Zhangjia III, was appointed by Emperor Qianlong Hongli as the National Master, an …
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CorruptionEditor's Pick
Betrayed by the Regime: The Tragic Fate of Yan Baohang, Loyal Communist Spy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBorn in 1895 in Haicheng, Liaoning Province, Yan Baohang’s life seemed destined for prominence. He studied at the …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
A Tale of Love and Reunion: The Moving Story Behind the Lantern Festival
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Lantern Festival is not only a time of celebration and dazzling lights, but also carries a deeply …
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Human RightsFeatured
Chen Yinke: The Tragic Fate of a Scholar Who Upheld Intellectual Freedom
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisChen Yinke was one of the four great mentors of the Institute of Chinese Studies at Tsinghua University …
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Well BeingEditor's Pick
Harvard Study Confirms What Chinese Medicine Has Long Known: Gratitude Promotes a Longer, Healthier Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisA recent study from Harvard University has revealed that elderly women who regularly practice gratitude tend to live …
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Philosophy is often referred to as the “study of studies” in the Western world — a guiding compass …
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There was once a scholar named Wang Qi who yearned to gain some Taoist skills. He set out …
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MysteriesFeatured
George William Died and Was Reborn With Past Life Memories
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDo you believe in past lives? According to Chinese legend, before a person reincarnates, they must drink Meng …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Fearless and Upright Qing Dynasty Official: Qian Feng
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisQian Feng (1740-1795), courtesy name Dongzhu, also known as Yuefu, was a poet, painter, and calligrapher from Kunming, …