A cause, trigger, or stimulus (as in a “cause and effect”) can represent a real, imagined, or feared cause in your life (for example, a compliment that results in a smile, or a transgression that results in a punishment).
For more clues, consider what the cause and its effect might represent in your life (or in your fears or imagination), paying special attention to your feelings about them.
See Also: Result, Before, Supporting
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