Last night was one of those times when you don't feel so good for no apparent reason. Maybe it's because I haven't had enough sleep for the past few weeks. I estimate that the average that I will have slept four hours after going to bed at 2 a.m.

My wife is fond of looking for information on eating habits and complementary therapies to maintain health. On several occasions, she has told me how important it is to sleep before 11 at night so that the body regeneration cycles are efficient. If so, and I have no reason to doubt it, I have been a fool to adopt a routine that goes against myself.

That I felt? A sudden feeling of boredom and restlessness, perhaps a mild symptom of distress or depression. Probably when I was alone and in total silence when my wife had to go out for a few hours to attend to a neighbor, and my son, who also has night routines, slept in his room. I imagine that not enough sleep, bad food, and concern for earning all worked against me.

Sitting in front of the laptop, writing my next post for #hive, the main activity, I correct, the only source of the little income we get for the maintenance of the home, I had to get up from my chair and pray for a long time. The miracle occurred: the calm returned to me.

I know that many do not believe in anything or anyone, but I assure you that it works for me. Believing and seeking God has transformed my empty and sad life full of things. Before I had a lot of material abundance, without being a millionaire, there was never a lack of food on my table, the walks were frequent, and life was relatively comfortable.

Now, the crisis has touched my home. I like most of my compatriots, who, like me, also have children in the diaspora and are struggling to cope with the harsh socioeconomic situation that seems to go on forever. I think I have repeated the latter, but it is necessary to affirm that beyond being a complaint, it is a declaration of hope because, in difficulty, I feel the warm company of God by my side, never forsakes me. Last night touched my heart again.