Reviewed by Leonard Smuts for Readers' Favorite

Raz Mihal weaves the theme of divine love into his contemplations in Just Love Her: A Poetic and Inspirational Journey into Love's Divine Essence. It is a tale of unrequited love, a story of a heart that yearns and a flame of love that never dies. The author explores divine love through his experiences with an enigmatic and at times ethereal soul that he refers to as “Her”, who remains beyond his reach. He pursues his yearnings through meditations and visits South Korea to explore a past spiritual connection. While his quest may form the subject matter, there is so much more. The book explores love, the nature of our being, and what love means to us. It separates earthly and thus romantic love from the divine, spiritual love that transcends time and space. As many readers will know, popular culture distorts romantic love and it can often be fickle. This gives rise to false expectations and possible disappointment or rejection that can leave deep emotional scars. Conversely, divine love is the connection between two souls and elevates love to the level of Godliness. It opens the door to spiritual enlightenment and is a feeling that can and should be embodied. The author cautions that not everybody is ready for that experience. Ultimately, it leads to a love of all creation.

Just Love Her contains so many lessons, and Raz Mihal asks searching questions about who we are, what we believe in, and how we perceive love. Do we let love govern our being to the exclusion of reason and the point of unhealthy obsession? Do we seek in others what we lack in ourselves? The author reflects on his constant struggle between the mind, emotions, and the soul. “Her” takes on many forms that flow over into past lives. She comes to represent divine love, the feminine divine, and the goddess. As the title suggests, we should simply love unconditionally, together or apart, and not intellectualize the process or ask too many questions. The writing is eloquent, poetic, and charming. It encapsulates life lessons, philosophical concepts, and spiritual growth. There are so many other aspects that they cannot all be mentioned. The book should be read mindfully and slowly, looking for the deeper meanings. Readers will enjoy sharing the author’s wistful and at times troubled journey. It contrasts joy and sorrow, love and hope. Sometimes we have to let go. In the end, like the author, we will be left with the experience. As he sagely observes, we learn from suffering. Hopefully, this will bring insight and ultimately inspiration. The book is most suitable for those familiar with the esoteric topics covered. It is a deeply profound work and highly recommended. A thought-provoking work with a unique approach.