Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien, hailed by The New York Times as “Taiwan’s Greatest Filmmaker,” received the Lifetime Achievement …
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
The Clever Use of Chinese Characters in History
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese is made up of characters that are like building blocks. However, a simple inversion of these …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Guiding Integrity: The Upright and Honest Advisors of Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient China’s history, wisdom and integrity were paramount virtues. Rulers often sought counsel when faced with perplexing …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Diplomatic Masterstroke of Emperor Taizu of Song
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn 964, Emperor Taizu of Song quelled the Southern Tang and was poised to continue his conquest by …
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The idyllic notion of a stateless utopia where the old have care, the young have growth, and the …
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There’s a saying: “Medicine nourishes less than food, and food nourishes less than sleep.” Indeed, it can be …
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HealthFeatured
Energize Your Routine: One-Minute Exercises for Everyday Vitality
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEveryone aspires to be healthy, but often, the vitality of youth masks the importance of exercises and health …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Zhuge Liang’s Strategy: Winning Wars and Hearts with Trustworthiness
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn traditional Chinese philosophy, the character for “trustworthiness” (信) is composed of the characters for “person” (人) and …
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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 …