Before dawn on a cold winter morning, Zhang Qing sat in his taxi warming up the engine. He …
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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When people think about repaying a favor, many instinctively reach for the simplest option: treating someone to a …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
The Wisdom a Father Left Behind: 9 Lessons to Build a Stronger Life
by Mikel DavisBefore his life came to an end, a father wrote a short memo to his young son — …
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Culture & CommunityFeatured
The Sweet Philosophy Behind Japan’s Most Charming Cookie Factory
by Mikel DavisYears ago, a Japanese food program called Cooking Showdown: East vs. West interviewed a dairy farmer about how …
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SocietyFeatured
The Hualien Floods: How Ordinary People Became Taiwan’s Shovel Volunteers
by Mikel DavisFloods strike without mercy, yet compassion rises just as quickly. In September 2025, a massive mudflow in Hualien, …
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More than two thousand years ago, a single man’s conviction prevented a devastating war. His name was Mozi …
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Self ImprovementEditor's Pick
Appreciate the Blessings While Your Are Living in Them: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living
by Mikel DavisLife offers many quiet gifts — safety, food, relationships, learning, peace, and simple dignity. Yet comfort can become …
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There’s a subtle psychology behind generosity. Acts of kindness can lift others and bring joy to the giver, …
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At a quiet café in Toronto, Zhang Yan spoke calmly as she shared her extraordinary journey from educator …
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In every culture, people have wondered how life chooses its path — whether children arrive by chance or …