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  • Book/Magazine + Digital Album

    BOOK INCLUDES STREAMING AND DOWNLOADS OF ALL 16 SONGS

    THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT book is a 60-page collection of songs/poems/essays written in collaboration with members of the Creative Recovery Group and John Dillon, a singer-songwriter in long-term recovery. The group collaborated on lyrics, and John created the music and recordings.

    "Listen to these songs. Read the lyrics and the stories of how the songs were created. Feel for yourself the healing power in a song.” – Mary Gauthier, Singer/songwriter, Author: Saved by a Song - The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting

    CREATIVE RECOVERY GROUP is an online gathering of people in recovery from substance use disorder, many of whom have recently graduated from St. Christopher’s Inn, an addiction treatment facility in Garrison, NY. The weekly Zoom meetings are facilitated by Eric Kreuter, Ph.D., CASAC-t, and focus on creative writing to enhance the recovery process.

    "This project reflects a new generation of creative works that are simultaneously acts of self-healing and acts of service—sources of profound hope and inspiration to individuals, families, and communities. – William White, Author: Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America

    "The Lighthouse Project is a must-have for anyone who has given up the agony of addiction and chosen the blessing of life on life's terms.” – Rev. Dr. Martha Quintana, Albuquerque, NM 

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Lighthouse Project via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    For those who still have CD players!

    THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT is a collection of songs/poems/essays written in collaboration with members of the Creative Recovery Group and John Dillon, a singer-songwriter in long-term recovery. The group collaborated on lyrics, and John created the music and recordings.

    "Listen to these songs. Read the lyrics and the stories of how the songs were created. Feel for yourself the healing power in a song.” – Mary Gauthier, Singer/songwriter, Author: Saved by a Song - The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting

    CREATIVE RECOVERY GROUP is an online gathering of people in recovery from substance use disorder, many of whom have recently graduated from St. Christopher’s Inn, an addiction treatment facility in Garrison, NY. The weekly Zoom meetings are facilitated by Eric Kreuter, Ph.D., CASAC-t, and focus on creative writing to enhance the recovery process.

    "This project reflects a new generation of creative works that are simultaneously acts of self-healing and acts of service—sources of profound hope and inspiration to individuals, families, and communities. – William White, Author: Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America

    "The Lighthouse Project is a must-have for anyone who has given up the agony of addiction and chosen the blessing of life on life's terms.” – Rev. Dr. Martha Quintana, Albuquerque, NM 

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Lighthouse Project via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Book/Magazine + Digital Album

    THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT is a collection of songs/poems/essays written by members of the Creative Recovery Group and John Dillon, a singer-songwriter in long-term recovery. The group collaborated on lyrics, and John created music and produced the recordings.

    "Listen to these songs. Read the lyrics and the stories of how the songs were created. Feel for yourself the healing power in a song.” – Mary Gauthier, Singer/songwriter, Author: Saved by a Song - The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting

    CREATIVE RECOVERY GROUP is an online gathering of people in recovery from substance use disorder, many of whom have recently graduated from St. Christopher’s Inn, an addiction treatment facility in Garrison, NY. The weekly Zoom meetings are facilitated by Eric Kreuter, Ph.D., CASAC-t, and focus on creative writing to enhance the recovery process.

    "This project reflects a new generation of creative works that are simultaneously acts of self-healing and acts of service—sources of profound hope and inspiration to individuals, families, and communities. – William White, Author: Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America

    "The Lighthouse Project is a must-have for anyone who has given up the agony of addiction and chosen the blessing of life on life's terms.” – Rev. Dr. Martha Quintana, Albuquerque, NM 

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Lighthouse Project via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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about

Ann Knickerbocker brought this poem to the group in March of 2023. I asked her if it would be ok for me to turn it into a song. She replied, “Of course!” – JD

Sometimes my head feels like it is scrambled in a blender
I’m not a person to try dishonesty, and be an emotional pretender

Well… at least that is what I’m striving for
My efforts are deep because lies are what my addict-self does adore

Responsibility and accountability can feel like insurmountable tasks
Renegotiating my new best life means answering the worst things I’m asked

Addressing all the uncomfortable feelings…
Despite the hurt, I know it is part of my emotional healing

Much of the uncomfortability feels immensely hard
But the unpleasant truth is needing to deal with a past I’d rather disregard

The question then becomes… where to move from here?
Keeping in mind I don’t want to make choices out of fear

lyrics

BLENDERED ©2023 Ann Knickerbocker, John Dillon

Sometimes my head feels like it’s scrambled in a blender
I’m not a someone to lie like an emotional pretender

Truth and authenticity are what I’m striving for
Cuz lies are what my addict-self thrives on and adores

Responsibility, accountability 
Monumental tasks, removing age-old masks
Renegotiating my new better life 
Means answering tough questions from my past

Addressing the pain of my uncomfortable feelings
Despite the hurt, I know it's my emotional healing

It's time to deal with episodes that left me deeply scarred
Unpleasant truths to face a past I’d rather disregard


Responsibility, accountability 
Monumental tasks, removing age-old masks
Renegotiating my new better life 
Means answering tough questions from my past

The question then becomes where to go from here?
Keeping in mind I don’t make choices out of fear
I’m thinking of a place where serenity prevails
A North Star that guides me, a warm wind fills my sails

Responsibility, accountability 
Monumental tasks, removing age-old masks
Renegotiating my new better life 
Means answering tough questions from my past
I’m finally making peace with my past

credits

from The Lighthouse Project, released March 1, 2024
John Dillon - Lead vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, bass, drums
Vivian Nesbitt - Backing vocals

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John Dillon Melrose, New York

JOHN DILLON is an accomplished singer-songwriter, guitar-maker, author, and producer who began his recovery journey in 1992. John is recognized for his work as producer of the public radio show Art of the Song. His book The 20-20 Creativity Solution gives readers a step-by-step process to enhance their creativity. In 2022, he released his fourth studio album HOPE ROAD - from Addiction to Recovery. ... more

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