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.
Choose Wisely
October 12, 2022 by
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.Viktor E. Frankl … [Continue reading]
Back to the Beginning
October 10, 2022 by
I was thinking about the importance of a touch of silence in our lives. The ability to sit in solitude and reflect on our lives is a gift. Quietly, my heart and mind drifted to my time at the Abbey of Gethsemani where I participated in a silence … [Continue reading]
It Takes a Village
October 7, 2022 by
For our community, hurricane Ian is in the rear view mirror. The remnants of pile high debris tell a story of what was, and what could have been. It was heartwarming to see the neighbors rally to help each other. Raking up the foliage, … [Continue reading]
Words of Wisdom
October 4, 2022 by
The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.Earnest Hemingway … [Continue reading]
