Was it sudden? Did it grow or evolve from prior belief systems? Coalesced. Formed. Matured. Was born. Hatched. Came of age. Jelled. Evolved. Condensed. Materialized. Entered the scene. Germinated. And more possibilities, depending on the nature of its origins.

...a strawberry shortcake biscuit.

Truth, lie, or anything in between, he doesn’t care. Words are just a tool for him to get what he wants.

Sort of like....

Do not think of an elephant.


Well played.