diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 57c9150a..13dfd525 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ const [scope] = reactive().let("x", 0).join();
 requestAnimationFrame(animate);
 
 function animate() {
-  scope.x = Math.sin(Date.now() / 1000) * 200;
+  scope.x = Math.abs(Math.sin(Date.now() / 1000)) * 200;
   requestAnimationFrame(animate);
 }
 
diff --git a/docs/what-is-charming.md b/docs/what-is-charming.md
index 3e212a07..f80960fc 100644
--- a/docs/what-is-charming.md
+++ b/docs/what-is-charming.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ const [scope] = reactive().let("x", 0).join();
 requestAnimationFrame(animate);
 
 function animate() {
-  scope.x = Math.sin(Date.now() / 1000) * 200;
+  scope.x = Math.abs(Math.sin(Date.now() / 1000) * 200);
   requestAnimationFrame(animate);
 }