At a retirement dinner for a beloved teacher, the room was filled with laughter, stories, and gratitude from …
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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Well BeingEditor's Pick
How to Teach Children Empathy and Kindness Every Day
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIf you want your children to grow up with true happiness and stability, the greatest gift you can …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
What Is Most Precious in Life: The Spider, the Dew, and the Awakening
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisPeople often wonder what is most precious in life. Some say it is what we cannot obtain; others, …
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Some people equate a sophisticated life with designer labels, lavish dinners, and glittering social circles. Yet no luxury …
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Self ImprovementFeatured
10 Characteristics of Emotionally Intelligent People
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisResearch suggests that emotional intelligence — often called EQ — accounts for up to 80 percent of a …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Diao Chan: The Woman of Beauty, Loyalty, and Filial Devotion
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDiao Chan, celebrated as one of ancient China’s Four Great Beauties, has long been remembered for her breathtaking …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
A Beijinger’s Trip to Taiwan Redefines What It Means to Live With Dignity
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisRecently, a video posted by a tourist from Beijing sharing his reflections on a trip to Taiwan sparked …
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The Fu River surges from the snowy plateau, cuts a deep ravine between two mountains, and races into …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
From Empire to Republic to Communism to America: The Chen Huixian Family’s Lived History (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Three Character Classic opens with a simple truth: “At birth, human nature is good.” This timeless belief …
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CorruptionEditor's Pick
Former Taiwanese Businessman Exposes China’s State Security Recruitment Tactics (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisCheng Kaili, secretary-general of the “Pro-Taiwan Anti-Communist National Revival Party” and a former Taiwanese businessman, still feels a …