‘SPROUT’ EXPLAINED

The spoken word that accompanies ‘SPROUT’ is designed to evoke the imagery of an intimate, internal dialogue. This conversation touches on themes of patience, metamorphosis, doubt, and shifting perspectives.

The opening exchange focuses on the necessity of change, highlighting the truth that evolution—rebirth—requires transformation, or rather, GROWTH. The phrase “I must… destroy the parts that don’t work” speaks to this process of letting go.

When we evolve, we SHED what no longer serves us. If we hold onto those outdated aspects, would we truly be growing?

The line “The desire to SPROUT can never rush the graceful process it takes to TRANSFORM” offers reassurance in the face of impatience, personally what I consider to be one of the defining struggles of personal growth.

This is a reminder that growth, while often slow and unseen, must follow its natural course. Growth cannot be hurried, nor can it be forced.

This piece, in its entirety, represents a dialogue between my present self and a future, more evolved version of myself—one that offers quiet reassurances in moments of uncertainty.

As the conversation unfolds, the imagery evolves as well, transitioning from the need for change to the metaphor of sprouting—emerging from the cocoon, breaking free of the seed.

The piece emphasizes the in-between stages of transformation, the moments of waiting, the periods where growth is invisible but no less essential. In these spaces, doubt still lingers, and reassurance is STILL required.

The pivotal shift occurs in the final conversation and visual—the moment of SPROUTING. This is when we finally witness the fruits of our GROWTH, the change is palpable and visible. It's the moment where we can finally see the culmination of our efforts.

Notice that the perspective has shifted. Where once we were confined to a limited view of growth, we now see it through a broader lens. The final lesson becomes clear: “The desire to TRANSFORM can never rush the graceful process it takes to SPROUT.”

In the end, we realize that we were never merely transforming—we were sprouting. SPROUTING was never an abrupt shift, but rather, a quiet, organic process, unfolding slowly, beautifully, and in its own time.

Musical Inspiration

During this period of time, I found myself growing. I found myself releasing old habits and adopting new habits. Releasing the things in life I feel was no longer serving me. I give the example of when you release an old habit, you are essentially killing a part of yourself, metaphorically speaking. And when something dies, normally what comes after is grief. Grieving an outdated version of ourselves is very important in growth.

For me, this meant releasing FEAR—or more accurately, releasing my need to CONTROL every situation. While fear is crucial for survival, I realized I had been holding onto a fear of the unknown, a fear that burdens many of us. Letting go of this fear required a shift in perspective—a conscious decision to embrace change and self-realization. It was about understanding that growth demands an internal shift, a transformation in how we see ourselves and the world around us.

This is why I chose the two versions of the same song, Guidance by Jhené Aiko, to accompany this reflection/art-piece. Though the lyrics are identical, the melodies differ, offering two different perspectives through which to experience the same message. The change in melody reflects the shift in perspective I’m speaking about—the transition from one mental state to another. I wanted the music to mirror the growth I’ve experienced, inviting you to hear not just the words, but the evolution in tone, intent and delivery..

It is all INTENTIONAL.

KILLAVSN