Duke Zhuang of Wei had three sons. The eldest was kind and virtuous, the second known for his …
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 Culture
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
A Rich Man and a Beggar Became Kindred Spirits Over a Single Teapot
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn today’s practical world, true friends are rare, and a kindred spirit is rarer still. If you are …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
4 Signs Your Child Is Here to Repay Your Kindness, Not Collect a Debt
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisRaising kind, grateful children who cherish their parents is one of life’s greatest blessings. Yet not all children …
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SocietyFeatured
A Utah County Mayor Lived Among the Homeless to Understand Their Struggles
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBen McAdams, now a U.S. Congressman representing Utah, served as the Salt Lake County Mayor from January 2013 …
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Graceful and quietly radiant, Peng Yamei lives up to her name. Like clay undergoing a demanding transformation — …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
A Child’s Mysterious Memory of Life Before Birth
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisSome children seem to arrive in this world with memories of where they came from. As incredible as …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
How Ancient Chinese Travelers Navigated Long Distances Without GPS
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisToday, most of us wouldn’t dream of taking a long trip without GPS. Whether driving or walking, modern …
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LeadershipEditor's Pick
Crossing Boundaries: An Immigrant’s Reflections on America’s Promises and Principles (Part III)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisCao Changqing is a freelance writer based in New York. Born and raised in China, he draws on …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Li Minyi: The General Who Chose Death Over Communism
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAlthough over eight centuries have passed since Song Dynasty General Yue Fei defended China against foreign invaders, his …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
The Sage Who Guided Chiang Kai-Shek’s Retreat to Taiwan
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the most perilous moment of the Second Sino-Japanese War, a revered Tibetan Buddhist master named Zhang Jia …