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.

Human Angels

“ I was born to die”. “ I was put on this earth to do good for others”.“ My purpose is to ensure that people are fed, and safe, and healthy”. These are the expressed sentiments of members of the Sikh community in india, as the pandemic rages. … [Continue reading]

Spiritual Messengers

“Cardinals appear when the Angels are near”, is a commonly held belief.  These beautiful “spiritual messengers of God” are as unique, as they are rare.  Today, this messenger came to provide comfort, and love to a grieving heart.  She … [Continue reading]

Curve Balls

I seem to be reminded of the fragility of life, on a pretty regular basis, these days. The carnage in India continues, and it continuously hits closer to home every time I talk to family and friends. This suffering and loss of life has to end soon. … [Continue reading]

Drive Your Destiny

It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. William Shakespeare … [Continue reading]