When spring arrives, many people think of nourishing the body with rich foods such as seafood, meat, or …
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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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, …
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Yuewei Hermitage was the elegant name of the residence of Ji Xiaolan, a famous scholar and official of …
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Birth, aging, sickness, and death are part of the natural order. From an ordinary scientific viewpoint, once life …
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Chinese Health TipsEditor's Pick
No-Cost Wellness Habits From Traditional Chinese Practices
by Mikel DavisWhen people think about wellness, they often picture expensive supplements, massage chairs, or complicated routines. Traditional Chinese health …
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In the early hours of April 5, 2026, Eastern Time, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the second …