Comfortably Numb

Cheryl Richardson--"When we are tolerating a mediocre life, it's as though we step into this comfortably numb place. It's where we operate on autopilot. On autopilot we end up not seeing the signs that say, 'Hold on, here, something's not right.'"


Chai Rice Pudding

1 1/2 cups water
4 cups unsweetened almond milk, divided
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons dates, chopped
1/4 cup raisins

In a medium pot, bring water and 2 cups almond milk to a boil.  Add rice, agave nectar, and salt.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 mins.

Add remaining almond milk, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and ginger.  SImmer, uncovered, for 20 mins or until rice is very soft.

Remove from heat, add dates and raisins, cover, and let sit for 10-15 mins.  Dust with additional cinnamon and cardamom and serve warm or at room temperature.