Before his life came to an end, a father wrote a short memo to his young son — …
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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Culture & CommunityFeatured
The Sweet Philosophy Behind Japan’s Most Charming Cookie Factory
by Mikel DavisYears ago, a Japanese food program called Cooking Showdown: East vs. West interviewed a dairy farmer about how …
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SocietyFeatured
The Hualien Floods: How Ordinary People Became Taiwan’s Shovel Volunteers
by Mikel DavisFloods strike without mercy, yet compassion rises just as quickly. In September 2025, a massive mudflow in Hualien, …
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More than two thousand years ago, a single man’s conviction prevented a devastating war. His name was Mozi …
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Self ImprovementEditor's Pick
Appreciate the Blessings While Your Are Living in Them: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living
by Mikel DavisLife offers many quiet gifts — safety, food, relationships, learning, peace, and simple dignity. Yet comfort can become …
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There’s a subtle psychology behind generosity. Acts of kindness can lift others and bring joy to the giver, …
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At a quiet café in Toronto, Zhang Yan spoke calmly as she shared her extraordinary journey from educator …
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In every culture, people have wondered how life chooses its path — whether children arrive by chance or …
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A wise person once said: “If we can let go of the self and consider things from others’ …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
When Animals Remember Past Lives: Stories of Karmic Ties Between Humans and Beasts
by Mikel DavisDuring the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, a censor named Hu Muting once told Ji Yun, a …