Spiritual direction is the practice of being with people as they attempt to deepen their relationship with the divine (GOD), or to learn and grow in their personal spirituality. The person seeking direction shares stories of their encounters of the divine, or how they are cultivating a life attuned to spiritual things. The director listens and asks questions to assist the directee in his or her process of reflection and spiritual growth. Spiritual direction advocates claim that it develops a deeper awareness of the spiritual aspect of being human and that it is neither psychotherapy nor counseling nor financial planning.