Humans, Featured

An Immigrant Professor’s Tale of Success in an American University

An immigrant professor exemplifies an indomitable spirit by facing challenges with resilience and determination. Despite students’ initial skepticism, his persistent efforts transformed challenges into victories, earning him deep admiration and respect. Recipient of the Excellent Teaching Award As another academic year drew to a close, I excitedly returned home to share my professional achievements with ...

Mikel Davis

Exterior of the Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC) in downtown Los Angeles, California, USA.

Human Nature Is Good, Sometimes Kindness Just Needs a Spark to Ignite it

In an age where stories of negativity and conflict often dominate the headlines, it’s the quiet, potent acts of kindness that weave the underlying fabric of our society together. These acts of kindness, often unnoticed by the masses, hold the power to transform lives in unexpected and profound ways. The narratives that follow, set against ...

Emma Lu

Woman in a field with arms outstretched, surrounded by butterflies.

A Stolen Watch, a Paper Bag, and a Teacher’s Lesson in Compassion

In a classroom brimming with the day’s usual hustle, an unsettling discovery was made—a student’s watch had vanished. As whispers swirled among the desks, a consensus formed: the culprit was surely among them, a fellow classmate. The tension escalated, and each student inwardly prepared to confront the thief, awaiting the teacher’s intervention with bated breath. ...

Mikel Davis

A school teacher's desk with a stack of books, colored pencils, and a green apple.

Promissory Note of Compassion: How a Teacher’s Kindness Rewrote Two Lives

My mother was a high school teacher, known for her stern lectures in class or her serious demeanor when imparting wisdom. Not only were her students intimidated by her, even the parents feared her as well. It was 15 years ago. Just before the Lunar New Year, due to financial difficulties at home, my mother ...

Max Lu

Wooden blocks with the words 'promissory note.'

The Transformative Power of Kindness

In an extraordinary display of humanity’s capacity for good, a story unfolds within the walls of a hospital, showcasing how the power of kindness can indeed alter the course of lives and, by extension, the universe itself. A second chance from an unlikely source It all began when a prisoner diagnosed with leukemia was brought ...

Max Lu

A hospital emergency room.

12 Fascinating Facts About Mark Twain

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was born in Missouri in 1835. For over five generations, readers have been entertained by his humorous stories and witty remarks. He is one of the greatest writers in American history, and his classics, such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, ...

Nathan Machoka

Mural showing Mark Twain reading while sitting next to a bluebird and flowers.

Tsai Yide: Defying Limits as Taiwan’s Duck King and a Passionate Musician

Tsai Yide’s life story is a remarkable example of overcoming significant challenges through sheer determination and passion. Known widely as the “Disabled Singer,” Tsai Yide’s journey from a childhood afflicted with polio to becoming the “Duck King of Taiwan” showcases his incredible resilience. Despite being left with just one fully functional limb, he not only ...

Mikel Davis

Tsai Yide.

Shaping Destinies: The Impact of Family Values Across Generations

In Britain, there existed a family by the name of Edwards, renowned for their intellectual heritage. The patriarch, an erudite philosopher, was known for his rigor and diligence. This family’s lineage boasted 13 university presidents, 100 professors, over 80 writers, more than 60 doctors, an ambassador, and over 20 members who served as politicians. In ...

Mikel Davis

Happy parents with their kids on their backs.

The Mysteries of 2024: A Spiritual Journey into 8 Future Predictions

There’s a sense of expectancy and intrigue in the air as people approach the start of a new year, particularly for people who are interested in mysticism, mysteries, and spiritual predictions for the future. 2024 looks to be an exciting new chapter in the cosmic narrative of human existence.  The predictions that might influence the ...

Viena Abdon

A spiral galaxy.