In traditional Chinese philosophy, the character for “trustworthiness” (信) is composed of the characters for “person” (人) and …
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 CultureEditor's Pick
Lin Yutang: Enlightenment and Return of Faith and Tradition (Part 2)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisChinese literature, already captivating in its own right, takes on a new dimension when interpreted by Lin Yutang. …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Lin Yutang: Enlightenment and Return of Faith and Tradition (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the late 19th century, in the town of Banzi in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, there was a notable …
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With the serious environmental pollution in modern society, detoxification has become a hot topic in health care. Notably, …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Legend of Qin Liangyu: China’s Female General (Part 2)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the 48th year of Emperor Wanli’s reign during the Ming Dynasty, Qin Liangyu‘s White Pole Army engaged …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Legend of Qin Liangyu: China’s Female General (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisOver thousands of years of Chinese history, Qin Liangyu stands out as the only woman to have been …
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Eastern tales, whether from China or Japan, often share deep wisdom through simple stories. These timeless lessons still …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Art of Playing the Fool to Outsmart the Tiger: Chinese Strategic Wisdom in History
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisChinese history is filled with tales of kings and ministers who played the fool to disguise their intelligence. …
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WisdomFeatured
Balancing Act: The I Ching’s Ancient Insights Into Virtue, Wisdom, and Strength
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the profound teachings of the “I Ching,” balance in life is emphasized as essential. It suggests that …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Grape and the Monk: An Ancient Parable on Shaping One’s Destiny
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout history, tales have been told to illuminate the deeper truths of our existence, to guide us when …