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.
Love or Perfection: which comes first?
July 5, 2017 by
Do I love you because you are perfect? Or, are you perfect because I love you? Each of us would answer in the affirmative to the second question, were it asked about a parent or a sibling or an offspring. However, the standard might shift when … [Continue reading]
Words of Wisdom
June 30, 2017 by
In the Western tradition, we have focused on teaching as a skill and forgotten what Socrates knew: teaching is a gift, learning is a skill. — Peter Drucker … [Continue reading]
Our Faith
June 29, 2017 by
I have been fascinated by places of worship my entire life. I never miss a chance to walk into a church, a temple, a mosque or a synagogue. There is a peaceful, divine, serenity in each religious abode. I find myself in quiet worship in each … [Continue reading]
Finally, Home
June 28, 2017 by
We seek comfort in the familiar. The warm snuggle of an old t-shirt. The comfortable contours of our own beds. The aromas of the kitchen. A fine glass of wine. An entourage of hungry dogs focused on every morsel we eat. Places and faces that define … [Continue reading]
