Duke Zhuang of Wei had three sons. The eldest was kind and virtuous, the second known for his …
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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Chinese Culture
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
A Rich Man and a Beggar Became Kindred Spirits Over a Single Teapot
by Mikel DavisIn today’s practical world, true friends are rare, and a kindred spirit is rarer still. If you are …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
4 Signs Your Child Is Here to Repay Your Kindness, Not Collect a Debt
by Mikel DavisRaising kind, grateful children who cherish their parents is one of life’s greatest blessings. Yet not all children …
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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 …