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.
The Right People
June 3, 2013 by
I am finally home. I now know what sardines might feel like. I was squished between the airplane window and an enormously large individual who apologetically spilled into my seat (No value judgement here, just a fact). I took a deep breath and closed … [Continue reading]
I Must…
June 2, 2013 by
Today is my last day at Gethsemani. Yesterday at the 5pm service the Abbot announced that Father Robert had passed away just a few minutes earlier. A deep sense of sorrow engulfed me. Why do I feel sad for the passing of a person I did not know? … [Continue reading]
Silence
June 1, 2013 by
Silence. It is almost 2 days since I said a word to anyone or anyone has spoken to me. I am participating in a Retreat at the Abbey of Gethsemani, a Catholic Monastery in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I am neither Christian, nor Catholic, but Brother … [Continue reading]
