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.
What’s Going On?
August 6, 2019 by
I have received a plethora of emails and messages based on my writings this past month — all with the same question; what’s going on? My beautiful sister, was diagnosed with cancer about five weeks ago. Surreal, given that my best friend was … [Continue reading]
Mourn the Other Life
August 5, 2019 by
A five year survivor from cancer shed light on her journey, both as a caregiver and then unfortunately, as a patient. “You mourn the other life”, the life that was prior to the affliction, she reflected. And then spoke about how she learned to live … [Continue reading]
A Life Lesson
August 2, 2019 by
You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.Rabindranath Tagore … [Continue reading]
I Don’t Know What to Say
July 31, 2019 by
“My nephew hasn’t called me after I got my terminal diagnosis. He told his Mom he hasn’t called me because he didn’t know what to say”. That was a dear friend, who is battling the big C, a little surprised by a loving, meaningful relationship … [Continue reading]
