I use this phrase often myself. thanks for the uplifting thought!

Someone once said, Worry is ingratitude in advance." In the light of your Lift, I think we must all agree.
Thanks for the reminder!

This is very inspiring for all of us as we often forget to remember that there is no need to be worried. God is in complete control.

Dear Evan,

thank you very much, good to hear that again from someone else today! This evening I take part in an important meeting, where we elect a new board for our Foundation, and it has been preceded by a lot of tension between the members, for various reasons. So I have been clinging on to that very thought, "no worries" in prayer - "no worries, God has it all under control, in God'd realm there is no discord, in his Love there can be no desire or ability to harm, so everything will be okay". And when this tight feeling of worry would wash over me when there was little time for prayer, it was quickly washed away with a brief affirmation: "no worries, God has it all under control". The nasty e-mails have since stopped and now I am even looking forward to this evening, to see all these people again, looking forward to all those constructive ideas that will invariably come up.
So "no worries" everyone!

Dear Evan

Interesting to hear your thoughts.

We all have a direct line to God, but it is having the humility to listen to Him first and then will we have ON WORRIES.

One would like to ask everyone who is listening to this message, to pick up that personal reciever they have to God. Yes wonderful things will be revealed to His perfect spiritual child of God.

All have a wonderful adventure.
Love in Christ,
Peter Reichl-Cunningham.

Thank You, ......

Thanks so much, Evan. I smiled when I saw the title of today's Lift. I just knew it had to be prompted by your recent trip to Oz. It's a lovely reminder which I'll now think of every time I hear someone use that phrase.

Thank you Evan. I am just starting final preparations for an exam I have to take later today which I need to pass in order to continue with my work so your Lift was most timely and helpful. God knows how to do it and as His reflection - so do I. No worries !

There is an old song which goes:- "Why worry - why worry -worry gets you nowhere at all". It is said that a dog "worries" a bone - he shakes it about, and chews it up. We don't need to chew over a problem, or shake it about as if it is something real - we just need to know there is nothing to worry about.
With confidence in God's ever-present help in every need, we have no worries - He is taking care of every event in our lives.
Thank you for this reminder, Evan.

Thank you, Evan. Some years ago, a practitioner friend told me to put a post-it-note up on the mirror with the message "Remember! God has it all worked out already." Another wonderful way we remind ourselves "no worries." Much love to all from southern California.

Recently in a debate I heard someone saying we have become a land of warriors. That wasn’t nice. But why? I ask, because we are a boggle generation with so many crime, monster, and sex movies that we see enemies everywhere.
Religion is old fashion, morals are out of season, and God is not named because is not “cool“.
The next worry? The end of the world.
I think we are at the same point Moses was when he got the 10 Commandments.
Shall we revise them? http://bible.cc/exodus/20-1.htm

ESPAÑOL
Recientemente en un debate oí a alguien decir que nos convertimos en una tierra de guerreros.
Nada lindo. Me pregunto yo, ¿Pero por qué? Porque somos una generación aturdida de tantas películas de crimen, monstruos y sexo, que vemos enemigos por todas partes.
La religión es anticuada, los morales están fuera de temporada, y Dios no se nombra por que no es “cool“.
¿La próxima preocupación? El fin del mundo.
Creo que estamos al punto que estaba Moisés cuando Dios le dio los 10 Mandamientos.
¿Los revisamos? http://bibliaparalela.com/exodus/20-1.htm

Thank you, Evan.
A good expression and now a spiritual "backing" for all of us to put into practice.

Once, as a teenager while in school in Switzerland, we took the train to Florence Italy. We got off the train at Santa Maria Novella train station and asked the first local we met, "Croce Di Malta?" and he signaled with his hands for us to follow him on foot across the plaza to our hotel, only a few minutes of walking. Help could not have been more radical, or complete, taking us all the way. Just so we can trust God to meet our immediate needs, no matter how young or old we are or where we happen to be.

This is great!

Many thanks Evan for this great reminder. Yes. "God [Love] has everything under control and [we] can trust that control to meet every human need." "Come, walk with Love along the way,/ Let childlike trust be yours today;" (Christian Science Hymnal #139).

Yesterday someone in my class planned on studying with me but he got busy and never called me back. He sent me a message and said he was really sorry about that. I sent him a simple message back" no worries" . Kind of funny to see the topic of the daily lift about 4 hours later. There is only one mind.

Being free from worry can be contagious. Many years ago I lost my salaried comfortable job, and had to make a go of it self employed; which was not free from difficulties and worries. But at the time I was taking my first steps in Christian Science, which I was (and still am) convinced is the most powerful remedial agent on the planet.

After a several years of surviving on much reduced income and hard work my Dad confided how much he admired my positive attitude and how I seemed to be free from worry.
His remark made me more aware of and grateful for the blessings of Christian Science.
How can you worry when your eye is on the high goal?
There is a real reason to have "No worries".

Evan,

Thank you for your upbeat thought for the day...cool.
The sun continues to shine in the UK...and I'm smiling with happy thoughts and NO WORRIES !!

Thank you so much Evan. How wonderful to realize that even when I am unsure of the way God knows.exactly what to do, and HE is in control. Our loving Father who never lets us down.
My love and thanks, Pippa

Nearly right, Evan. You probably need a few more visits to get the inflexion "Australian". And I lived for much of my life far away from big towns (which the British refer to as 'villages') so "No worries" is always followed by 'mate'. Except that our US friends think we're saying 'mite.' But just as the human ego would love to have us believe it is the Creator, the Origin, 'the centre of the Universe including man', these words can cause great consternation when used by those in whom we simply have no confidence at all. . .
Nate, today I had some posters printed off your originals, and the printer was very complementary about the quality of your production, in both metric and imperial measurements. The posters are really ultra. No worries, Nate. Too easy. Thanks to the team, the BoL and lecturers; and our Daily Lift mates.

Thank you Evan for letting me see the spiritual meaning of of the popular saying in my my beloved Jamaica ; " No problem Man ! "

I enjoy the Daily lift, that I hurry to read daily. Yes, we live every day of our lives trying to overcome worries. Evan opened our hearts and mind that cast all worries aside, and believe in the Creator, where all is possible. Stay worry free.
Carol Kearfott, Thank you

Thanks Evan, that's a good one ! Now to practice it ! I have often been told "you worry too much" As Nancy says in #2 Worry is ingratitude in advance. Ungrateful is the last thing I am, for I have so much for which to be grateful. So now I will stop worrying and trust God more. Part of hymn 291 in the C.S. hymnal says"What tomorrow may betide Calmly to Thy wisdom leave;'Tis enough that Thou wilt care,Why should I the burden bear? "

Thank you for this most interesting Lift and to all the Lifters. No Worries for the weekend.

Thank you.

What a beautiful way to start a day - upbeat music, Evan's lovingly given message, all the supportive Lifters expressing the one Mind. I am filled up full with inspiration and ready to study the lesson!
Thank you one and all!

Thanks Evan and what a wonderful lecture it was too, both on-line and in person. 'No worries', 'unbelievable', 'unreal'.... are all responses that remind me all is harmonious and working in total accord with God. Any false sense of worry is null, void, there are no worries in God's kingdom which encompases all. No worries in God's volcabulary - nothing seperate from God to worry about, free from fear, confusion, worry. All is in God and all is good. I sometimes have an inner smile when someone responds with words like 'no worries' , 'that's unreal' or 'unbelievable'. It's a mini affirmation of Truth. Other times it can be just what I need to remind me to snap out of a mortal sense, turn to Soul and deny any false sense of unreality.

Love it! No worries as I embrace this glorious day which God has made. Thank you!

Once again a reminder that the power of our words not only sets the tone for our day , but also knowing that "God is our source" can remind others that there are no worries. A joy filled day to you Evan and to all.

This lift reminds me of the Irish expression, "Brilliant," which they use as a response to questions like "and how are you (or your mother,your child, your friend)." They are brilliant, of course, and that entirely. No worries.

Thank you, Evan. Your helpful phrase, "No worries," reminds me of one of my favorites,"It's all Good." THE good reason for "No worries," eh what?

The positivity in your voice as you say the words is a joy to hear. It helps to get all the senses engaged when shooing away the challenge! Thanks,Evan

Good one , Thank you !

Oh man! Thanks so much for this great lift. I was just thinking about where Eddy says "Study thoroughly the letter and imbibe the spirit" because the way you say 'no worries' does both! It has the firm declaration that there truly is nothing to worry about and then the joyous, light-hearted, love-filled way in which you say it indicates the spiritual love that guides us throughout the day. Just a dull 'no worries' would be merely words and not have much of an effect. That spirited 'no worries' breaks through the caverns of fear with the light of divine Love reflected!

SÍ realmente no hay nada de que preocuparse ya que la materia no existe, y tampoco los sucesos materiales, ni por la tarea para la que hemos venido, desarmar el aparato material, porque estamos armados espiritualmente y demostrar lo que la propia física cuantica dice una ilusión, y también lo asegura Eddy, cuando recuerdo que Jesús anduvo haciendo bienes sin preocuparse de lo humano renegando de todo ello aún hasta de su propia familia, aunque parezca duro decirlo, eso no niega el Amor que el daba a todos, incluyéndola, consciente de su origen esíritual llevando su confianza en Dios a una sola realidad espíritual e inmortal, y no podemos quedarnos con que era Cristo, porque lo Suyo eran ejemplos para que llevaramos a cabo y aún ampliaramos, cuando nos despreocupamos de lo humano sinceramente y dejamos que Dios nos guie la preocupación desaparece completamente porque no es real, como no es real los bienes materiales ni el conocimiento material, entiendo que Cristo llamó a predicar el Evangelio a personas simples iletradas, los sucesos de Cristo Jesús fueron escritos mucho después, se dejó librado al boca a boca, siento, para que la inspiración divina obrara sin los artilugios de la erudición.
"Tú eres mi Señor; No hay para mí bien fuera de ti"Salmos
"El corazón humano, al igual que un colchón de plumas, necesita ser sacudido, de lo contrario, se apelmaza y es incómodo para el reposo, palabras de Eddy.
Muchas gracias Evan

I certainlhy agree with you. This is a true antidote for fear. No worries. Thank you.

Thanks so much, Evan, for the "no worries" inspiration as it's just what I have been praying about this past week. A beautiful Siamese cat living in the woods behind our house has been coming up to eat with the raccoons we feed. I noticed lately that she was getting quite fat and last Saturday she had a litter of kittens. They are currently in the storage space under the floor in a camping trailer we have parked in our side yard. I have been praying for their survival every time they come to my thought, which is very often. In addition to the raccoons we have other wildlife including bears that come into our yard. Now I can add "no worries" - thanks!

Thank you! We all need some thought to help us through the day, this is a good one and easy to remember.Patt Edisto Island SC

Someone once said that to worry was to deny the existence of God. That's always been
helpful. Thanks for your Lift.

Evan, many thanks. I arrived in Australia as a migrant early in the 70's and the 'no worries' expression always impacted me as a sign of easy going people who are always willing to be of assistance. I think this is the first time I heard it from a Christian Science Lecturer. It was like a special message for all 'Aussies' to keep us alert to the fact that there are no worries in the spiritual universe we live in. God makes sure that everything is kept perfect and in harmony. I am also grateful for the magnificent lectures you gave us 'down under'.

Perfect!

Thanks Evan, I will pass this on to my daughter, "No Worries" great place to be or to travel to!

Thank you.

Love it! Thanks!

Very encouraging and uplifting thought, thanks very much.

Love it! Thanks, Evan. No worries!!

Thanks, Evan! And welcome back from Australia! While it IS wonderful to have a positive outlook on Life and to "not worry", we also need to "sufficiently understand God to be able to demonstrate His power to heal....." (From Science and Health in our Bible Lesson this week.) Christian Science is not about blithely saying, "Oh, God will take care of everything!" We need to do our part by keeping Truth active in thought. We need to drop our present beliefs and make that shift into spiritual consciousness to really be effective in helping our world overcome the challeges we are all facing now. One of the challenges we are facing in the United States is the ruling of the Supreme Court on the proposed Health Care Plan. I believe Mrs. Eddy said something to the effect of, "Work, work, work, watch and pray." Happy productive weekend to All!

Dear Evan
I always love your cheery, bright and upbeat expression of God's truths. Today's lift is bright and cheerful but based on such a great everlasting principle of Truth. With God- all things are possible. Thanks so much.
NO WORRIES!

Very inspiring. Thank you.

Simply beautiful; thank you!

Thanks for "No Worries." Good way to be clear on God's care at any time.

THANK YOU EVAN!
And thanks to everyone who shares
super inspired thoughts here in every Daily Lift -
Nate, the band, the Board of Lectureship, the lecturers,
and all of us, the listeners.
No worries!

A Christian Scientist friend just sent me a YouTube chronicling the comings and goings of a family with two young children who nearly lost their lives when their home and car burned to the ground. The video went on the show how a whole city got together and built the family a new, completely furnished home, three times the size of their original one. Such community spirit and Christian charity was quite stirring.

And Evan's inspiring depiction of God's allness clarifies for me what is possible if we have the courage to reach out, accept and trust God's love. For years I was too filled with panic and remorse when things weren't going my way. Finally I am learning that the good is always there if we surrender to it instead of giving into a fear of lack.

Thanks to Evan for leading the way!!!

How true! i had to correct myself yesterday over a problem of human relations: the thought came: "God has it under control! I'm not the governor, He is! Stop worrying!" So I did. And a few hours later I received a phone call advising me that all was taken care of! How wonderful to rely on God for everything, and find that worries are just atheism. Thanks for this Evan!

You are welcome! Thank you for your kind comments and inspiring remarks. Have a wonderful weekend with...no worries...

Simple, succinct and superbly helpful fresh twist on the fear not message. Thank you.

Thank you Evan. Now I can go forward with the weekend knowing I have a new thought that I can use to abate anything that is unlike God.

The Holt Family Story is the name of the YouTube I go into detail about in comment number 53 above. It so well dovetails in with Evans worthy remarks that I couldn't resist letting all of you know the name of it. Definitely worth a look. God at work, to be sure....and without worries!!!

Its all about loving and demonstrating that love as taught by Jesus and described over and over in Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

I just love this message and will also begin using the words "no worries." So simple, true, and wonderful Thank you so much!!

Muy agradecida Evan por tu excelente Lift !!! Jesús dijo claramente : ' No os preocupéis... ni estéis en ansiosa inquietud' (Lucas 12:29) La preocupación es temor y debe ser eliminada de nuestra conciencia para lograr una demostración .
Escribe mrs. Eddy:' El temor, el cual es un elemento de toda enfermedad, tiene que ser expulsado para reajustar la balanza a favor de Dios' (cys p392).

La preocupación es incredulidad y prueba que hay un ' profundo sentido de inseguridad' -causado por una falta de Unidad con Dios.
Es muy interesante lo que expresa Dorothy Rieke :' No te preocupes por nada- cosas maravillosas están sucediendo'. Porque Dios es todo lo que existe, y El está expresándose a Sí mismo, no hay absolutamente nada de qué preocuparse ' ( Conferencia CS 'Cosas Maravillosas están sucediendo' ).

Mrs. Eddy escribió: 'Tenemos a Dios de nuestro lado para responder a todos los interrogantes, y nunca he percibido un solo instante en que El no lo hiciera' (Una vida consagrada a la curación p 128)

Por tanto, Confiar mas en Dios- el Amor Infinito - saber que somos Amados y bendecidos cada momento de nuestra vida .' En el amor no hay temor,sino que el perfecto Amor echa fuera el temor' (1Juan 4:18).

Agradezco los comentarios anteriores y al equipo que realiza los Daily Lifts .
Un abrazo agradecido a Evan y Bendiciones para todos, Ma. Cristy

"Don' worry. Be happy!"

Thanks! No worries - no worriers!

Yesterday I had an interesting effective conversation with a site manager, he is called on that site "the worrier". Mentally I was affirming that Principle is at work while he started with his ..."but I´ve concerns about"... At once I interrupted him and said firmly that he should see it sporty and not be played out on the last meter. He was very perplexed, but replied that all is well. Today he is happily at work, with the confidence that they will keep the deadline.
No worriers...

Thank you, Evan! It reminds me of a little "game" I made up years ago. It's a mental exercise that I've used ever since, to establish and maintain a mind set of rejoicing and gladness, so that I can "gratitude" myself towards healing, when healing seems necessary. I named the game,"The Christian Challenge!" :-) No matter what the experience, I'd remind myself in a tee-shirt-slogan-kind-of-way, "Real Christians Don't Worry!" Then I'd mentally declare the spiritual facts I know about God. Some of my favorites: "God is good. God is all. God is Love. God is all. We're God's children and God guides and protects us. God is all. There is no other power. God is all." Then recently, I read (maybe even as part of one of these comments one day), "Why pray, when you can worry?" :-) Because I, my dear, am a real Christian. :-) "No worries!!!"...and we can prove it!!! Thanks again, Evan!!!...and also, thanks for all comments - like the wind beneath the wings of each Daily Lift, always taking me even higher...everyone's perspective, expands my own, helping me to stretch spiritually as I'm experiencing the One Mind being made manifest in the online community...thanks especially #2 - Nancy and #31 Gwenn Gurnack. :-)

Thank you Evan!

Thanks, Evan! Made me think of the popular song in the 80s "Dont worry, be happy!" Wonderful to trust in the Lord and therefore have no worries.

This is the thought that I need today and every day. I am faced with situations that keep cropping up. This helps me to remember God is in control,guarding, guiding and governing. No worries- all is well!
NO WORRIES GOD IS LOVE

All worry is doubt and how can we doubt a Father who loves us???
Thanks

Wow, I needed that! Thanks, Evan. I was lead to see a "draft" i hadn't sent to inquire about an oversight. It is now on it's way! I will not doubt again! Blessing are huge today. sally

Reminded me of the song Don't worry be happy. Thank you Evan and daily lift team for the continued inspiration. Lately, I have been entrenched with false beliefs that caused me to worry constantly, but glory be to God, each day I force myself up and keep going. Hopefully, I am working my way back to normalcy and the right track.

Thanks, Evan!
Your comment also reminded me of that happy song, '"Don't Worry, Be Happy!"
Worry is just mistrust of God's care, anyway, so let's trust, NOT worry, and be happy in God's care and love for us!

Thank you Evan, I use that "Don't worry Be Happy" statement a lot. It is great to hear the No Worries in a Lift. Other people sometimes look at me kind of funny when I say, "Oh I refuse to worry!" but then I just smile and go about my way. thanks.

Thank you Evan and "Lifters"!! No Worries!!! The Australians have a wonderful and correct attitude :-)
Beautiful day to all!

Thank you, Evan!

Such simple, and yet powerful words, Evan. Thank you!!

Thanks a lot Evan for the encouraging and inspiring lift.

Thank you so much for this fundamental thought and to No 9 for the funny image of shaking a problem about like a dog worries a bone. But that is exactly what we can find ourselves doing if we don't hold firmly to the truth that we need have no worries, God is in control.

once I was with my mum and brother in a public show outdoors. I had gone to the public bathroom and I had given my mum my cell phone, and when I returned to the place we were, my mum and broth were not there any more! I couldn't call her to ask her where she was because she had my cellphone! I thought to my self "Ok, God, where are they?". I sat down and waited for God's answer, then I said "Oh!, there is mum!". She was in another place with my brother. I was grateful about this, but I realized that I hadn't worried about it first ;)

Thank you, Evan. What a great way to look at those wonderful two words!

Dear Evan,

Thank you very much for your uplifting thought!
I´ve aways appreciated your messages for they are delivered in such a joyful, positive and encouraging way that it´s impossible to not learn through them!

Evan, much thanks for this Lift. I'm convinced that worry is the biggest sin of Christians. I've pled guilty & resolved to quit more times than I can count. With Julie Ward's mini video this week, I'm not pleading guilty, but am working to watch and listen for angels that fill my thought so I know I have nothing to worry about. Until this Lift, I don't think it ever occurred to me to ask our Father if I should worry about whatever I needed to work on metaphysically. I've gone to Him many times to seek an answer, but now realize I wasn't asking the right question! This gives me a prayer to work with, not just my usual resolve to do better.

Hey, it just worked! Typing this to post, I suddenly had a blank page, and was typing what I thought was for saving, then saw it all was gone. Fresh with this prayer, I pushed "ctrl + Z" repeatedly and all the new typing vanished letter by letter, but my comments did not reappear. Holding to the "no worry" answer, I stopped and saw I had clicked for a new page, instead of "save". My words were safe beneath the new page. I was so proud I managed to get my remarks with much less words, but had to add this instant testimony!

After your Lift Evan I will hear those often repeated words "no worries" with new appreciation! Loved your lectures on your visit to Australia.

Wonderful Evan. Thanks a lot for this reminder. Unloading our worries on God does work...

Thanks Evan for bringing deeper meaning to this phrase used often in New Zealand too. And Margaret, Sunshine Coast thanks, mate, for adding a bit of humour! We have a friend who when asked "How are you?" always replies "All is well". When we acknowledge that "It is well" as the Shunnamite women did in an emergency situation, (II Kings 4:26) how can we possibly entertain worries. No worries - all is well!

Dear Lori in Northern California #37 -- Bless you for caring for this little family. I believe that God communicates with all His creation, and led that mama to your site. "No worries" as a reminder of God's control also can refer to the steps He gives us to take in any situation. You can help the mom and litter by Googling cat rescue in your area and being led to a protective foster home for the Siamese family. Northern California is a big place and although I'm there too, we may not be close. But if you need further help, I'll "listen" with you to see if together we can see a solution unfold. candaceo@aol.com

THANKS BRIAN,
COMING UP ELECTION TIME IN NOVEMBER WITH SO MUCH GOING ON, I FEEL BY PRAYING FOR THE TRUTH AND LISTENING THERE SHOULD NOT BE ANY WORRY. THEN STAND AND GO FORWARD WITH NO WORRIES.

I love it! And, now I know where that expression comes from.

Thank-you, Evan. That is a very comforting message, just what I needed to hear, today!

Thank you. This message certainly lifts our burdens.

nice instant testimony #80! ha!:)
thanks Evan!

I usually listen to The Daily Lift early in the morning, but I didn't get around to this one until now, after 11:00 p.m. I'm glad I waited because this was exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thank you so much.

One more addition to Evan's excellent Daily Lift "No Worries." is that song "Don't Worry, Be Happy." Oh, how I love that song. I even put it onto my I-PAD and listen to it from time to time. What I do thou, is add;
"Don't Worry, Be Happy, God is here, nothing to fear." And the worries just fades away in it's native nothingness.

Life under God's control. What a forever-cycling blessing! So dear and helpful Evan.

After a night with an interval of worries, I am very grateful for all these ideas and your initiating them, Evan. I just had the thought that since God does not worry, man cannot be so-o-o unlike him. (Science and Health pg 475)

Thanks to our faithful DL team for another superb week. . I wish the whole world would tune in. I do share many of the messages.

Thank you, Evan, and all the wonderful Lifters for your inspiring comments. Trust truly is the only requirement to diminish and eliminate the supposed need for worry. Just as Spring shows us the rebirth of the daffoldils, tulips, and irises that seemed to be missing, so God shows us that His provision is never-ending. We just need to trust in Him with all our heart. Worries come from thinking that as mortal beings we need to take care of that which God has already taken care, in His timeline - not ours - for us, His spiritual children. As has been said before in so many other Lifts, just "Let go, Let God"!

Thank you Evan for your inspiring Daily Lift and your wonderful Lectures in Australia. Also what a treat to scroll down and read all the thought provoking comments expanding the concept of "no Worries". I would love to add this amazing verse from

Hymn 224 by John Ryland

He that has made my heaven secure
Will here all good provide;
While Christ is rich, can I be poor?
What can I want beside?
O God, I cast my care on Thee;
I triumph and adore;
Henceforth my great concern shall be
To love and praise thee more.
Have a care free, worry free day!

Thank you Evan, am pleased you liked the expression which Australians use and mean as they
say : "No worries Mate "(pronounced as Mite) and another phrase which is used to complete that is "she'll be right"!!!.. Indeed. We need not worry about anything . Our Father-Mother God is making sure that all will be right!
Thank you for your inspiring talk whilst in Oz.

Evan,

Thank you for that Daily Lift! It was so good and helpful to us all. Thank you Evan for this Daily Lift!

I have not been getting "Daily lift" sent to my inbox, but today needed a "lift" so I tuned in and read this. I am late commenting, but I wanted to acknowledge appreciation. I have been, trying to change the word, from worry to concern for my own useage. It still had the flavor of no-faith/doubting God's provision. I really like this approach better. I am going to adopt it. Thank you for sharing what you gained from your visit to Australia. Another boost up to Higher Ground. thank you so much

I, too, have been hearing the phrase "no worries" said by more and more people. I loved hearing how to think about it from a spiritual standpoint. Saying that phrase really does help us correct any discordant situation!