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.
No Place Like Home
January 17, 2017 by
As a self proclaimed travel junkie who has been blessed to experience exotic cultures, the best part is always coming home. I find comfort in the simple things — the wagging tails that seem to have missed me, the aroma of curry, the privilege of … [Continue reading]
Love is the Answer
January 13, 2017 by
A brilliant, touching, excerpt from a letter that Albert Einstein wrote to his daughter, Lieserl: If we want our species to survive, if we are to find meaning in life, if we want to save the world and every sentient being that inhabits it, love is … [Continue reading]
Dar Yacout
January 12, 2017 by
Our small taxi weaved it's way through the narrow streets, off the beaten path, in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Marrakech. At a dead end on a dark and dingy side street, we were greeted by an old man in traditional black garb and escorted up … [Continue reading]
Enchanting Marrakech
January 11, 2017 by
I struggle to find the words to describe the energy of Marrakech, Morocco. Past the orange fruit trees that line the manicured main boulevard, and surrounded by almost twenty miles of high walls, lies Medina — the ancient, spiritual, center of … [Continue reading]
