Cao Changqing is a freelance writer based in New York. Born and raised in China, he draws on …
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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LeadershipEditor's Pick
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Destiny Hidden in the Bones: How a Beggar’s Good Deed Changed His Fate
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn Qing Dynasty China, the city of Zhangzhou in Fujian Province was home to a high-ranking military general …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
Why Timing Matters in Parenting and Marriage: Ancient Chinese Wisdom for Modern Families
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAn old Chinese proverb says: “Don’t scold your child before meals, and don’t scold your wife before bed.” …
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ArtsEditor's Pick
Troubled Teen Finds Hope and Purpose Through Faith and Classical Chinese Dance
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen Justin stepped onto the stage in ancient costume to perform a classical Chinese dance titled Triumph at …
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Self ImprovementEditor's Pick
Li Ka-Shing’s 10 Rules for Building Lasting Wealth and Strong Character
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisHong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, one of Asia’s most influential business leaders, has long been admired for his …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Chiang Kai-Shek and Mao Zedong: How Fortune-Telling Shaped Their Political Destinies
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn times of uncertainty, many people turn to fortune-telling or divination for guidance — and political leaders are …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Empress Bian: The Virtuous Wife Who Shaped Cao Cao’s Legacy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen people think of virtuous empresses in Chinese history, names like Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty and …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
2 Piano Prodigies, 2 Fates: The Lives of Fu Cong and Gu Shengying
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the mid-20th century, two gifted pianists from Shanghai rose to international acclaim — Fu Cong (also known …
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Mysteries
Justice From the Afterlife: Dream Visits That Led to Real-World Arrests
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAcross cultures and eras, there have been countless stories of people receiving dream visits from deceased loved ones …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Courage, Compassion, and Conscience: Real Stories of Ancient Chinese Virtue
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, countless officials and ordinary citizens have faced moral dilemmas that tested their character. When lives …