Throughout history, many have scoffed at the idea of fortune-telling — especially the notion that a fortune teller …
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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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Old Monk Who Awakened a Family’s Lost Compassion
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the village of Honggangchi in Pingyin County, Jinan, lived two men with starkly different reputations. On the …
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As we age, our bones naturally become more fragile due to shifts in how our bodies maintain bone …
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WisdomFeatured
Zhang Zhidong’s Life Lessons: Wisdom, Restraint, and Reform
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhang Zhidong (1837-1909), courtesy name Xiaoda and literary name Xiangtao, was a prominent statesman, military leader, and one …
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WisdomFeatured
The Tea Master’s Secret: How Calm Presence Defeated a Warrior Without a Fight
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe story takes place during Japan’s Edo period and centers around a renowned tea master who served a …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
The Deeper Meanings of Beauty and the Beast: 4 Life Lessons From a Timeless Tale
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisSome stories never lose their charm — and Beauty and the Beast is one of them. What began …
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MysteriesFeatured
The Mysterious Dream That Led a Struggling Couple to Unexpected Fortune
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThis story took place in central Taiwan and is based on true events. A young couple was struggling …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
3 Traits of Truly Fortunate People in Chinese Culture
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn Chinese culture, being “fortunate” goes far beyond material wealth or career success. A truly fortunate person is …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Xu Lifeng’s Journey From Soldier to Outspoken Advocate for a Free China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisSince Xi Jinping took power, more than 1.15 million Chinese citizens have sought asylum abroad — a 1,426 …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Fierce Dogs and Temple Rats: How Unchecked Power Leads to a Nation’s Downfall
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period were a golden age for Chinese fables. These …