Liu Haiyang once believed he could build a successful and meaningful life in China. For years, nothing suggested …
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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Human RightsEditor's Pick
Hidden Trial Exposed: The CCP General Who Said No to the Tiananmen Massacre
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisOn November 25, a previously unseen video from the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests went viral on overseas social …
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Feel GoodFeatured
A Simple Detour, a Profound Gift: The Passenger Who Helped a Struggling Father
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBefore dawn on a cold winter morning, Zhang Qing sat in his taxi warming up the engine. He …
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Mind & Spirit
The Right Ways to Repay Kindness and Honor Those Who Helped You
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen 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 Davisby 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 Davisby 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 Davisby Mikel DavisFloods strike without mercy, yet compassion rises just as quickly. In September 2025, a massive mudflow in Hualien, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Mozi’s Wisdom and Courage: The Philosopher Who Stopped a War
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisMore 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 Davisby Mikel DavisLife offers many quiet gifts — safety, food, relationships, learning, peace, and simple dignity. Yet comfort can become …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
The Psychology of Generosity: When Good Deeds Backfire
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThere’s a subtle psychology behind generosity. Acts of kindness can lift others and bring joy to the giver, …