Treat each urge as a wave with a predictable temporal

Why This Is a Principle

This principle derives from axioms about autonomic arousal (Subcortical Fast-Pathway Threat Processing, Emotions prepare the body for specific physical actions), prediction error signaling (Dopamine neurons encode prediction error rather than), and parasympathetic activation (Extended exhalation activates the parasympathetic nervous). It prescribes a specific behavioral response (observe rather than resist) that follows from understanding the time-limited nature of physiological arousal. It is actionable (provides specific technique and timeframe), general across craving types, and derives from foundational facts about nervous system function.