Debts must always be repaid, one way or another. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the …
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
Ancient Chinese Wisdom: The Strategy of ‘Hitting the Grass to Frighten the Snake’
by Mikel Davisby Mikel Davis“Hitting the grass to frighten the snake” is a traditional Chinese military strategy with two meanings. The first …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Resolute Integrity of Liu Anshi: A Courageous Statesman of the Northern Song Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLiu Anshi, also known by his courtesy name Qizhi, was a renowned minister of the Northern Song Dynasty. …
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MysteriesEditor's Pick
How Human Emotions Can Physically Shape the World: Surprising Scientific Discoveries
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisRecent research conducted by three different scientific teams has uncovered a startling revelation: human emotions and consciousness shape …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Chinese Filial Piety: The Virtue That Moved Bandits and Emperors
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the annals of Chinese history, few virtues have held as much sway as filial piety. This cornerstone …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Faithful Husbands Who Refused Concubines in Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient Chinese marriage customs, having multiple partners was not just accepted — it was expected, especially if …
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Bone reading is a form of Chinese folk divination that involves predicting a person’s fate by feeling their …
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RelationshipsFeatured
A Sister’s Journey: Reuniting With Her Brother After Nearly 20 Years
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisHer parents were not her biological parents; they were her adoptive parents. She remembered everything clearly from when …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
The Price of Deceit: The Nanny’s Karmic Retribution
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEight years ago, a philanthropist saw a homeless woman on the street and took her home. The philanthropist …
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Culture & CommunityFeatured
Inspiring Story of a Young Boy’s Filial Piety and Integrity
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient times, it was said, “Among all virtues, filial piety is the foremost.” There’s no virtue more …