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.
Words of Wisdom
April 7, 2017 by
Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything — anger, anxiety, or possessions — we cannot be free. — Thich Nhat Hanh … [Continue reading]
One With Nature
April 6, 2017 by
My Yoga Guru, Lamor, and I did Yoga and meditation in the park. The setting was perfect. A cool, crisp, morning with a slight breeze rustling through the trees. We walked a lap, breathing in our surroundings. I observed a crazy dog running around … [Continue reading]
When Breath Becomes Air
April 4, 2017 by
Paul Kalanithi, the brilliant author of the book "When Breath Becomes Air", died of lung cancer at the young age of 36. I read his work of brilliance in 24 hours — yes, could not put it down. Period. The son of Indian parents — a Christian father, … [Continue reading]
Home
April 3, 2017 by
For decades now, I have lived a life of temporariness, travel and transiency. Wherever I have arrived, it is with the knowledge that I will depart. The excitement of every arrival is tempered for me with the knowledge of my imminent departure. On … [Continue reading]
