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.

Live in the Dark

It is not how we live in the light that enlightens us, it is how we live in the dark.Rune Lazuli … [Continue reading]

Equilibrium

Equilibrium of the mind is a daily endeavor, in this journey we call life. Mental health challenges are real, though we sometimes dismiss them as inconsequential -  “it’s fine” or “get over it”. I see a young woman struggling with low self esteem. … [Continue reading]

Wicked. Personified.

She is as wicked as they come. Five months of puppy exuberance and never ending energy.  Little Emily Pearl went from being a twelve week old sweet little puppy to a twenty week toddler that is like a house on fire.   Her energy knows no … [Continue reading]

Tell Your Story

Tell your story.Shout it. Write it.Whisper it if you have to.But tell it.Some won't understand it.Some will outright reject it.But many willthank you for it.And then the mostmagical thing will happen.One by one, voices will startwhispering, 'Me, … [Continue reading]