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Curiosity & the Dragon

from The Lighthouse Project by John Dillon

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    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 

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    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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    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

Eric Kreuter, facilitator of the Creative Recovery Group, suggested the topic of curiosity, and how it might change from pre-addiction to active addiction and on to recovery. This song tells a story shared by many who have gone through the depths of addiction and found their way to recovery. Having grown up in the 1960s, the first verse represents my entry into the world of drugs and alcohol. I thought a dragon would be a good metaphor for the disease of addiction. – JD

lyrics

CURIOSITY & THE DRAGON ©2022 John Dillon, Eric Kreuter, Greg Gilligan, Roger Casuso.

Youthful curiosity, a magic carpet ride
Exploring psychedelic realms, chance is my guide
A sense of adventure fills my teenage mind
I'll try almost anything to leave this world behind  


From social isolation to ‘life of the jam’
I found a way for folks to like who I am
My new friend alcohol takes away the fear
Awkward anxiety magically disappears


Time goes on, years bygone, things begin to change
My friend becomes a Dragon breathing fear and flames
Curiosity is drowning, sickness prevails
One by one I'm pounding my own coffin's nails


Wake up in the morning dreading what's to be
Comedy or tragedy, what's become of me?
Lost the things that matter, abandoned my goals
A downward spiral journey through the hell-scape of my soul

I hate myself so deeply for all the things I've done
How can I forgive myself, I’m always on the run?
Self-loathing decomposing everything I touch
Can there be a ray of hope for someone who’s lost so much?

Seems like out of nowhere an old friend appears
Tells me how he's beaten the Dragon and the fears
New kind of curiosity arises in my soul
Can there really be a way… out of this hole?

Newfound curiosity, a different kind of ride
Exploring sober living, Spirit is my guide
New sense of adventure, inquisitive mind
I'll try almost anything to leave that world behind

Shifting back and forth from Death's dark embrace 
False comfort in a bottle to finding a safe space
I’m working up the courage to finally put it down
To run my Drinking Dragon right out of town
gonna finally put you down!

credits

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

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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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