February 2009

The topic for our next Study Group, 2/25, is presuppositions in language, meaning what is pre-supposed or assumed in what we say, both to ourselves and to others. In pairs and trios, we will explore how our experience is affected by what we take for granted, and how this information can be difficult to challenge if it remains unconscious or unintentional - which is fine if we're getting the results we want! But if not, we can become more intentional about our use of presuppositions to help achieve our goals.

Notice the difference in the following self-talk:

I wonder how long I'll keep at this new year's resolution before I drop out and lose interest.