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.

Happy Diwali

A special Diwali greeting to all of you. "The festival (of Diwali) spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair." May the bright lights of Diwali illuminate your homes … [Continue reading]

Anti-Social Media

The more connected we get, the less we connect at the human level. FaceTime is a poor substitute for face to face conversations. We post on Facebook and Tweet our thoughts, seeking approval from the multitude who 'friend us' or follow us. In … [Continue reading]

Selara

Life can turn on a dime, and shift course in a heartbeat. Meet Selara, a precocious 13 year old who loves soccer and has a typical teenage crush on Justin Bieber. She smiled shyly as I teased her about her crush. Bad headaches turned into a … [Continue reading]

Nature Colors

One of my favorite lessons at my Montessori schools is nature walks. Our children enjoy a stroll exploring the wetlands behind the schools. We admire the weeping willow trees. The children squeal with delight to see a tree frog land from one … [Continue reading]