I was away for the weekend in Mombasa, Kenya with a close friend/client at an “out of this world resort” which he owns and calls Zawadi (Swahili word for gift).

We decided not to wear a watch or use the Internet. We were there for 1.5 days but it seemed like 1.5 months! When you are near nature (ocean, birds, spectacular view) and with special people, the clock stops.

We had several intense discussions about spirituality, business, and family in different amazing settings within the resort. We swam in the ocean, slept under the sky, took power naps around breathtaking views, drank madafu (coconut water), ate lobsters, crabs, fish, and prawns.

I had gone to Zawadi after spending four full days with 20 branch managers of a major Bank, so I was exhausted when I reached there. However, after 1.5 days, I felt energized, inspired and uplifted!

When you are in the company of special friends in a wonderful setting, you feel rejuvenated!

It was a real Zawadi (gift) for me and an experience which will be in my memory forever!