Roman Polanski’s 2002 film The Pianist is based on the true memoir of Polish Jewish pianist Władysław Szpilman. …
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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Human RightsEditor's Pick
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Judging People by 4 Aspects: A Traditional Chinese Way of Understanding Life and Fortune
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn his famous essay On Horses, Tang Dynasty scholar Han Yu wrote: “Fine horses are common, but those …
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WisdomFeatured
How a Bowl of Noodles Taught a Young Monk to Let Go of Resentment
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThat evening, after the evening prayers ended, the young monk followed his master back to their quarters. A …
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WorldEditor's Pick
Why Japan Stands With Taiwan: Gratitude, Memory, and the Moral Divide With the CCP
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTaiwan has long extended goodwill beyond its borders. It came to Japan’s aid in its darkest hour, and …
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Well BeingFeatured
Healthy Aging Tips From Centenarians: Practical Ways To Boost Longevity at Any Age
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisFor many people, stories of centenarians still hiking, volunteering, or enjoying active daily routines seem almost unbelievable. Yet …
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SocietyEditor's Pick
Why Some of China’s Top Earners Feel They Can’t Stay Anymore
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLiu Haiyang once believed he could build a successful and meaningful life in China. For years, nothing suggested …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
Hidden Trial Exposed: The CCP General Who Said No to the Tiananmen Massacre
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisOn November 25, a previously unseen video from the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests went viral on overseas social …
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Feel GoodFeatured
A Simple Detour, a Profound Gift: The Passenger Who Helped a Struggling Father
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBefore dawn on a cold winter morning, Zhang Qing sat in his taxi warming up the engine. He …
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Mind & Spirit
The Right Ways to Repay Kindness and Honor Those Who Helped You
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen people think about repaying a favor, many instinctively reach for the simplest option: treating someone to a …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
The Wisdom a Father Left Behind: 9 Lessons to Build a Stronger Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBefore his life came to an end, a father wrote a short memo to his young son — …