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.
In Search of Comfort
September 28, 2023 by
The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you’ll learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be … [Continue reading]
What Does Not Matter
September 28, 2023 by
The ‘things’ we accumulate do not matter, neither do those that we collect with fervor and single minded focus. My sister was a sentimental collector of symbols and artifacts from our childhood and her many travels around the world. She was … [Continue reading]
Rest in Peace — Ranjana
September 24, 2023 by
My sister, Ranjana Smetacek, passed away on September 1, 2023 after a four year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Her body betrayed her. Period. Ranjana was a doting mom to Bianca and Kartik, and was smitten by her grandchildren, Shaira, … [Continue reading]
Broken Hearts
September 5, 2023 by
I am not sure how to mend my broken heart, I told a loved one. “It’s ok to leave your heart a little broken”, she said to me. Wiser words have never been spoken. … [Continue reading]
