In the annals of Chinese history, few virtues have held as much sway as filial piety. This cornerstone …
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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In 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 DavisHer parents were not her biological parents; they were her adoptive parents. She remembered everything clearly from when …
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Eight 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 DavisIn ancient times, it was said, “Among all virtues, filial piety is the foremost.” There’s no virtue more …
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The following story of unseen genuine compassion unfolded in Hong Kong. In 1974, Hong Kong star Ng Man-tat …
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During the Song Dynasty, there was a treasure temple in Hangzhou. The temple had a monk named Zhichuan …
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Being a bandit is not something to be proud of, but it doesn’t necessarily mean abandoning all sense …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Rise to Wealth: How Hard Work and Integrity Led to Success
by Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, there was a poor scholar named Liu Danjie from Tongcheng, Anhui Province. By his …