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
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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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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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Eric suggested the topic of “relapse triggers.” In early recovery it’s important for people to understand what might trigger them to relapse and to create coping strategies to stay sober. One person said that his biggest trigger was having extra money in his pocket. Another said when he gets angry that leads him to want to use. Someone else said loneliness did it for her. This is the song that emerged. – JD
Jingle in my pocket, I walk the slippery street
Strange and subtle power the money gives to me
Although I know I should not go, I seek the treasured sin
Step inside the corner store, adrenaline rushes in
Justify, justify, a thousand ways to justify
Tortured past, hurtful deeds, a lonely heart's desperate needs
Flash flood anger, enemies, secret obscenities
Buried lies, compromise, so many ways… to justify
Short-sighted satisfaction, long-term view be damned
Telltale sign of what’s to come with money in my hand
Lustful thoughts running wild, my brow begins to sweat
Tonight’s easy thirst to quench, tomorrow’s deep regret
Justify, justify, a thousand ways to justify
Tortured past, hurtful deeds, a lonely heart's desperate needs
Flash flood anger, enemies, secret obscenities
Buried lies, compromise, so many ways… to justify
I whisk the purchase safely home like a bandit in the night
Stare at the forbidden fruit in a beam of soft moonlight
The amber glow draws me in, tightening the noose
Will I, or will I not partake the evil juice?
Justify, justify, a thousand ways to justify
Tortured past, hurtful deeds, a lonely heart's desperate needs
Flash flood anger, enemies, secret obscenities
Buried lies, compromise, so many ways… to justify
Serpent of addiction whispers in my ear
“You've got this beaten,” her voice sings soft and clear
“You're not an alcoholic,” she cuts through the noise
Will I yield to temptation or heed my higher voice?
Shaking, sweating, there I sit, look out through curtains lace
Something in the soft moonlight, a stroke of goodness, a touch of grace
I break the seal, unscrew the cap… pour it down the drain
Call a friend, let him know how close I came
Justify, justify, a thousand ways… to justify… justify… justify
credits
from The Lighthouse Project,
released March 1, 2024
John Dillon - Lead vocal, acoustic & electric guitars, bass, drums
Vivian Nesbitt - Backing vocals
Steve Adams - Hammond organ
JOHN DILLON is an accomplished singer-songwriter, guitar-maker, author, and producer who began his recovery journey in 1992.
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