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About The Waves.

Every craving follows the same arc: it rises, peaks, and dissolves on its own. Always. In about ninety seconds. Ancient monks called this vedana — the wave nature of desire. Modern neuroscience confirmed it. You don't need willpower. You just need to stay with it a little longer than feels comfortable. The Waves is a single-purpose meditation tool. When a craving hits — for food, your phone, a cigarette, anything — open the app and touch to begin. Ninety seconds of guided awareness. That's it. WHAT HAPPENS IN 90 SECONDS • A gentle countdown with body-scan prompts guides your attention • Ocean sounds shift as the wave builds and passes • A singing bowl marks the beginning and end • Subtle haptic feedback anchors you in the moment THE PRACTICE Most of us experience desire as a command. The Waves treats it as data. Commands demand action, but data invites investigation. You cannot remove the craving. You can change your relationship to it. That is the only variable. And it is enough. The wave always passes. You only have to watch.

What’s new

Version 1.1.1 · Updated July 2, 2026

Updated the App Store website link.

App privacy

The developer, Oscar Fogelstrom, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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