Mental love refers to a non-sexual relationship where both parties establish emotional connection through communication, emotional resonance, spiritual understanding, and other means, not limited to physical contact or sexual attraction. In novels, this kind of relationship was often described as abstract and dreamlike. There was no physical contact between the two parties, but they were very close emotionally.
The story of Saint Francis and Saint Clare is quite inspiring. Their love was based on a shared spiritual calling. They both dedicated their lives to serving the poor and following a life of simplicity and devotion. Their relationship was a pure form of spiritual love that inspired many others to pursue a life of faith and service.
One spiritual love story is about a young couple. They met at a meditation retreat. Their love grew as they shared their spiritual journeys, finding common ground in their beliefs about kindness and self - discovery. They supported each other in their quests to become better individuals, not just lovers. Their relationship was based on mutual respect for each other's spiritual growth.
One great spiritual love novel is 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. It's a story that combines the journey of self - discovery with a touch of spiritual love. The protagonist's pursuit of his 'Personal Legend' is intertwined with his relationships and the love he encounters along the way.
πI recommend the following novels to you, I hope you will like them:
1. "Nine Devouring Evil Souls": The main character, Chu Xiao, cultivates in a world of spiritual energy. He starts from an evil soul that has been left behind since ancient times, devouring souls to become a god, and finally becomes a proud Spiritual Emperor. His cultivation levels include Spiritual Practitioner, Spiritual Master, True Spirit, Spiritual King, Spiritual Emperor, and so on.
2. "Spiritual Sword Across the Sky": The main character Zhou Fan initially wanted to become a Spiritual Master. Later, he met Qin Han and finally became a powerful cultivator with cultivation levels of Spiritual Master, Spiritual Grandmaster, Spiritual King, Spiritual Emperor, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Spirit, and even Divine Spirit.
3. "Ancient Emperor": The main character is an ultimate warrior. He transmigrated to possess the Pearl of Fate and cultivated to become a poison devouring maniac. In the end, he became a true Spiritual Emperor. His cultivation levels include Spiritual Practitioner, Spiritual Master, Spiritual Grandmaster, Spiritual King, Spiritual Emperor, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Spirit, and Divine Spirit.
I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~π
Spiritual love novels can make readers more introspective. For example, in 'The Alchemist', readers often start to think about their own dreams and the role love plays in achieving them. It can inspire people to look for deeper meaning in relationships.
Imagine a story where a stray dog is taken in and cared for by a kind-hearted person, despite the dog's initial fears and aggressions. The person's love for the dog is unconditional and eventually transforms the dog's behavior.
There were many novels with such settings, such as " Nine Devouring Evil Souls,"" I Cultivate My Martial Soul in the Three Kingdoms,"" Records of Dao and Martial Immortals,"" Proud Thunder,"" Spiritual Sword Across the Sky,"" Immortal Rankings," and so on.
One characteristic is that they can teach a spiritual lesson through humor. Like in the story of a rabbi who lost his hat in the wind. While chasing it, he realized how attached he was to material things, and the funny chase made this realization more memorable. These stories combine the serious side of spirituality with the light - heartedness of humor to make the message more accessible. Another aspect is that they can break the solemnity associated with spiritual places or practices in a positive way. For instance, a story about a young acolyte who accidentally rang the church bells at the wrong time, creating chaos but also laughter, and making people think about how even mistakes can be part of a spiritual growth process.
They often involve unexpected situations. For example, a spiritual teacher might slip on a banana peel during a solemn ceremony, which breaks the seriousness and creates a funny moment. This unexpectedness is a key characteristic.