During the period when Confucius and his followers were trapped between the states of Chen and Cai, they …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He’s willing to tackle any assignment, really, but prefers editing. Writing can take you anywhere and is a little unpredictable (or maybe it’s just his writing). Take this bio for instance. When he started writing, the goal was clear: make it fun and interesting. “Interesting” is no problem. He’s worked on a farm, owned a bakery and worked in healthcare. He’s lived on the Navajo reservation in Arizona as well as in Vienna, Austria. And boy, has he traveled! He’s been to Italy and France, Spain and Portugal, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. He’s interested in renewable energy and dreams of buying an electric vehicle some day when there are more charging stations around. He cares about his work and hopes it can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day. But “fun”? Does the liberal use of parenthetical phrases count as fun? (Say “yes” or else he might start typing a “Dad” joke!)
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
China’s Cultural Censorship: When Artists Are Not Allowed to Finish Their Song
by 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 DavisIn his famous essay On Horses, Tang Dynasty scholar Han Yu wrote: “Fine horses are common, but those …
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That 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 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 DavisFor many people, stories of centenarians still hiking, volunteering, or enjoying active daily routines seem almost unbelievable. Yet …
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Liu Haiyang once believed he could build a successful and meaningful life in China. For years, nothing suggested …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
Hidden Trial Exposed: The CCP General Who Said No to the Tiananmen Massacre
by Mikel DavisOn November 25, a previously unseen video from the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests went viral on overseas social …
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Feel GoodFeatured
A Simple Detour, a Profound Gift: The Passenger Who Helped a Struggling Father
by Mikel DavisBefore dawn on a cold winter morning, Zhang Qing sat in his taxi warming up the engine. He …
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When people think about repaying a favor, many instinctively reach for the simplest option: treating someone to a …