The Essence of Ubuntu (ePub)

A few words from the Author:

My career in the hospitality and travel industry spans over almost 20 years and in this period of time I've met thousands of people while working in resorts, hotels, cruises and river cruises as well as planning, executing and hosting events and tours.

Being able to visit incredible worldwide destinations and meeting people of various cultures, religions and races enriched me and filled my soul to such extent that one day I realised I have a message, just like Gandhi said, "My life is my message". That is what inspired me to write the book, because I have had my own unique experiences and knowledge and I felt it was the right time to start writing. I decided to write, because of all the human interactions that travel allowed me to experience. The knowledge that I was able to gain and give and the life lessons I have learned.

The idea also came about as direct feedback from guests, customers, travellers, which I have met along my journeys. Guests would tell me that they would like to connect with me and find out about my next destination/project or venture, many simply wanted to remain connected.

Other guests told me, "You should write a book about all the craziness that you see and experience around hotels, resorts, cruises and river cruises as well as tours and events". And yes, a few real life stories can be found in this book.

This book offers bits of wisdom, lessons learned and my personal thoughts and thanks to Barbara Lenhard and Florian Gast, the founders of ARTsouthAFRICA it is enriched with beautiful art - all from the land of Ubuntu, magical South Africa.

In this book, I share some of the insights as well as life lessons I have learned while traveling the world. I share some of the inspiring true stories of tourists that I had the pleasure to interact with. Some of the most profound secrets were revealed from the struggles and traumatic life events the tourists shared with me. The global experience and these fascinating secrets and life lessons enabled me to rub shoulders with impressive international leaders, entrepreneurs and global icons like Richard Branson, Ndaba Mandela (grandson of the great Nelson Mandela), Ivo Boscarol, Dr John Demartini, Dr Precious Moloi Motsepe among others.

It is equally important to mention, that while I indeed met incredible personalities, my life lessons were also fortified by meeting thousands of splendid tourists, guests, travellers as well as colleagues from all around the world.

I have become a citizen of the world. The insights that I share in this book are meaningful to me and they can perhaps propel you into finding your authenticity, or perhaps they might help you create a better reality for yourself.

This book is centred around the philosophy of Ubuntu, which encapsulates the secrets to a good life, lived with meaning and purpose, a life that contributes to the wellbeing of those still seeking meaning and fulfilment. It is also true that Ubuntu means I am because we are and that is the reality of how I built myself up thanks to all the impactful people I have met on my journey.

This book will hopefully energise you, will empower you and enable you - no matter your circumstances - to become exceptional, that person you always dreamt of becoming, the achiever of personal fulfilment. Perhaps it might inspire you to travel more.

Most of all, I trust this book sparks an interest in you about acquiring new knowledge about the philosophy of Ubuntu, about The Essence of Ubuntu.