Spring from
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Origins
Use it when explaining intangible sources behind events, behaviors, or ideas. 
His empathy seems to spring from deep personal experiences.
Pro Tip 2/3Causal Relationships
Helps show the cause of something rather than the chronological start. 
The protest sprang from widespread dissatisfaction.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's metaphorical, not implying something physically emerging. 
Their friendship didn't just appear; it sprang from years of shared experiences.