When David found out that I wanted to learn more about growing food naturally he kindly invited me to visit his farm. Nestled at the foot of the curvy Ko’olau Mountains in a lush plain of Waimanalo, suddenly I feel very small yet at the same time very connected to everything that came before me. The breathtaking nature that surrounds the farm puts me in a place of smallness, at a time when life was more innocent. Suddenly, I feel like a child marveling at Nature’s majesty: Butterflies, bees, and tropical breezes! I truly have no idea what I am doing. David teaches me. I lovingly press a finger into the rich soil to make room for a tiny seed that soon will grow into a plant with more seeds. The purple beetles and orange worms living underground now have company! I kneel on the ground, get up, kneel, squat, and get up again. The clouds roll by. The golden, sun hemp flowers dance in the wind. The neighbor-farmer and his wife lovingly play with their granddaughter. A tractor driver smiles, and waves, on his way to till somewhere nearby. One small drop of water drips out of a small hole in a black hose into the ground, it’s like a diamond glittering in the sun. I pick up the empty hay bucket, turn it around and imitate the beat of my heart. The drive along the coast is just as impressive on the way there as it is on the way back. The spectacle of the ocean rising and falling, crashing against the rocky cliffs is like getting a high five from Mother Earth. “Mahalo” she says! At Libre Farms joy happens at every moment. To farm with David and his partner Justine is to grow in love. Whoever is so lucky to eat this food will also grow in love. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your mission. I am honored and humbled. It’s been a super healing and very educational experience! Mahalo nui loa Libre Farm!