Throughout history, many powerful ministers and military leaders have met tragic ends because their influence made them targets …
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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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
How a Parent’s Words Can Shape a Child’s Future
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisA parent’s words have the remarkable ability to shape the trajectory of a child’s life. The impact can …
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Feel GoodFeatured
A Magical Octopus Ball Stand: Feeding Hungry Children in Japan
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the city of Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, there’s an unassuming octopus ball stand close to a local …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Misunderstood Integrity: A Taoist Priest’s Unwavering Honesty Leads to Karmic Justice
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn a small town of Teng County, an elderly man named Jiang was known for his diligence and …
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WisdomFeatured
Unlocking the Longevity Secrets of Zhang Cang, a Legendary Figure From the Western Han Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhang Cang was a man of remarkable talents and an extraordinary life. Hailing from Yangwu, Henan (present-day Yuanyang …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
King Arthur and the Witch: A Story of Transformation and Self-Determination
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLong ago in Britain, there was a legendary king named Arthur, the beloved leader of the Knights of …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Marrying a Wise Wife: How Foresight Saved a Tang Dynasty Official’s Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThere was an official in the Tang Dynasty whose life was saved twice because he married the right …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Greed and Retribution: A Spirit Returns to Settle a Debt
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDebts must always be repaid, one way or another. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Ancient Chinese Wisdom: The Strategy of ‘Hitting the Grass to Frighten the Snake’
by Mikel Davisby Mikel Davis“Hitting the grass to frighten the snake” is a traditional Chinese military strategy with two meanings. The first …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Resolute Integrity of Liu Anshi: A Courageous Statesman of the Northern Song Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLiu Anshi, also known by his courtesy name Qizhi, was a renowned minister of the Northern Song Dynasty. …