Raising kind, grateful children who cherish their parents is one of life’s greatest blessings. Yet not all children …
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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SocietyFeatured
A Utah County Mayor Lived Among the Homeless to Understand Their Struggles
by Mikel DavisBen McAdams, now a U.S. Congressman representing Utah, served as the Salt Lake County Mayor from January 2013 …
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Graceful and quietly radiant, Peng Yamei lives up to her name. Like clay undergoing a demanding transformation — …
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Some children seem to arrive in this world with memories of where they came from. As incredible as …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
How Ancient Chinese Travelers Navigated Long Distances Without GPS
by Mikel DavisToday, most of us wouldn’t dream of taking a long trip without GPS. Whether driving or walking, modern …
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LeadershipEditor's Pick
Crossing Boundaries: An Immigrant’s Reflections on America’s Promises and Principles (Part III)
by Mikel DavisCao Changqing is a freelance writer based in New York. Born and raised in China, he draws on …
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Although over eight centuries have passed since Song Dynasty General Yue Fei defended China against foreign invaders, his …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
The Sage Who Guided Chiang Kai-Shek’s Retreat to Taiwan
by Mikel DavisDuring the most perilous moment of the Second Sino-Japanese War, a revered Tibetan Buddhist master named Zhang Jia …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
From Propaganda to Protest: How One Post-90’s Woman Escaped China’s Censorship and Found Her Voice
by Mikel DavisGrowing up under China’s information control and state-run education, a young woman named Hanly found the courage to …
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Aging is a natural part of life. Most people reach their physical peak around age 25, after which …