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.
Prayers for India
April 26, 2021 by
Incredible India was once a brand promotion for the beauty of India. Now it is a war cry for oxygen and survival amidst the COVID onslaught. The images are horrific — mass cremations, hospitals collapsing under the pressure of those gasping for air, … [Continue reading]
The Right Wall
April 21, 2021 by
Thomas Merton is one of my favorite thinkers. He was a Trappist monk that lived, died and is buried at the Abbey at Gethsemani. He lived most of his life in total silence - maybe that gave his thought so much depth and clarity. The Abbey has a … [Continue reading]
The Diamonds Among Us
April 20, 2021 by
Intense heat and pressure help create the most beautiful and valuable diamonds in the world. Henry Kissinger said it eloquently, “a diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure.” The human parallel is equally powerful … [Continue reading]
A Gentle Reminder
April 19, 2021 by
I have often said that the world does a good job of beating up on us; there is no need for us to beat up on ourselves. This was a gentle reminder this morning from my daughter. We all have to learn to be kind to ourselves, and be “our own … [Continue reading]
