[General] I wish to drive your thoughts

[lazyboy]

I want to know if this usage is correct... when we actually wish to tell a group of people to think about a subject/topic


"Dear Friends,

I wish to drive your thoughts on the topic "why be prepared""



more specifically the usage "drive your thoughts" does that convey correct meaning?

 

[emsr2d2]

If someone told me they wanted to drive my thoughts, I would think they meant they wanted somehow to steer what I was thinking, not just what I was thinking about.

If you said "I wish to drive/steer your thoughts towards the topic "Why be prepared?"" that would be clearer.

 

[JMurray]

I wish to drive your thoughts on the topic "why be prepared".
It's not a natural phrase.
Possibly:
"I'd like to direct your attention to the topic…"
"I'd like you to turn your attention/thoughts to…".

not a teacher

 

[lazyboy]

If someone told me they wanted to drive my thoughts, I would think they meant they wanted somehow to steer what I was thinking, not just what I was thinking about.

If you said "I wish to drive/steer your thoughts towards the topic "Why be prepared?"" that would be clearer.

Don't know if I am wrong but i feel 'drive your thoughts' conveys a different meaning like direct person (one can think in correct sense.. but does it grammatically and logically convey the meaning)
like wise 'steer' conveys correct meaning

i am not sure that is why seeking expert opinion..
thanks

 

[emsr2d2]

Don't know if I am wrong but I feel 'drive your thoughts' conveys a different meaning like direct person (one can think in correct sense but does it grammatically and logically convey the meaning).
[STRIKE]like wise[/STRIKE] Likewise, 'steer' conveys correct meaning.

I am not sure, that is why I am seeking expert opinion.
Thanks.

That's what I said. "Drive your thoughts about/on [topic]" sounds as if someone wants to tell you how to think, wants to tell you what your opinion should be.
"Drive your thoughts towards" simply means that they want you to start thinking about something.