Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.

The Wisdom of Sorrow

“The way sadness works is one of the strange riddles of the world. If you are stricken with a great sadness, you may feel as if you have been set aflame, not only because of the enormous pain but also because your sadness may spread over your life, … [Continue reading]

The Fight for Life

I have seen this, from a distance,  far removed from the struggle for life. I have also dealt with incredible loss that ripped out my heart.   More recently, I have seen the fight for life up close and personal.  I see my best friend fight … [Continue reading]

The Naked Truth

“The Lie said to the Truth, "Let's take a bath together, the well water is very nice. The Truth, still suspicious, tested the water and found out it really was nice. So they got naked and bathed. But suddenly, the Lie leapt out of the water and fled, … [Continue reading]

Sugar and Spice

“Sugar and Spice, and everything nice”.  That’s how the world works even today.  With  all the technology and global advancements in science and medicine, nothing beats a little old school kindness, politeness, and courtesy.   If you play in the … [Continue reading]