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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
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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
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Slow Burn is the product of the collective creative energy of five men in recovery: Shawn, Ravi, Isaac, Jonathan, and Elijah. The idea for the song developed in the Creative Writing program at St. Christopher’s Inn. During one weekend, I took notice that several of the participants shared their creative work in the form of rap lyrics. I then challenged the men in the room to put together a series of poetic lines along the continuum from dark to light, or, in the case of the produced song: Experience to strength to hope. A chorus was written by Isaac who sings it in a non-rap rhythm, which serves to blend well with the work of the others.
The song develops from dark to light and depicts a harmonizing of not only their individual voices, but their stories told through their lyrics. With the creative music of John Dillon, the song takes on life. The lyrics were recorded in the chapel of St. Christopher’s and the work spanned about seven weeks of effort. It was performed live at a recent event at St. Christopher’s where the entire community was present. This song is an example of the power of collaborative writing and music. – EK
[Isaac] It’s a cold war
I see my flag is torn
Through the fire we find
Truly the children’s plight
It’s a slow burn
But I know the tide will turn
Yeah, the water’s cold
But we don’t swim alone
[Ravi] Since the age of ten, you know, my parents knew I was wild
I poisoned my hamsters, and police and I went pow!
Ain’t nothing changes as the age I got older
Ain’t nothing change except the chip on my shoulder
They say that crimes don’t pay, but I payed the cost
Paid it in the streets plus I paid it up north
There’s no need to huff or puff, I’m throwing blows with my hands cuffed
Plus there’s nothing left to see, here comes the upper-cut
[Shawn] Starving in the darkness with nothing on my mind
Don’t even know what day it is, I’m lost inside of time
I flick upon a light, and then I roll me a dime
I ain’t sayin’ nothing, reminiscent of a mime
Wow I’m getting lifted like an excavator in a mine
Ya I did some dirt, sure, but never did no time
I wasted it, getting blasted like land mines screaming
God let this little light of mine shine bright
[Jonathan] Hereditary illness tried to drive me to the crematory
It took my dad away, it want’s me next, though I ain’t ready
Hope it skips my baby daughter, and she can exist in bliss
And never have to live in hell or homeless shelters like I did
If I could rewind time, I’d go back and listen instead of
Sniff prescription medication off of counters in my kitchen
Physically and mentally and spiritually broken
When the high subsides, thoughts of suicide cuz life seems hopeless
[Elijah] Running in circles I’ve been hurting myself
So many times that I’ve been sinning it’s hard to believe in help
It started with the lust and I cried to God
For forsaking the one whoever gave me spiritual wealth
It really hurt cuz I turned from the love of my Christ
The light of the world, the best love I’ve ever seen in my life
And so I committed sin, this led to guilt and shame
And then repented, but went back to what caused me the pain
[Isaac] Cold war
I see my flag is torn
Through the fire we find
Truly the children’s plight
It’s a slow burn
I know the tide will turn
Yeah, the water’s cold
But we don’t swim alone
[Ravi] So now I’m the Asiatic fanatic that spits mathematics
With tactics through your status, you see you’re not untouchable
Cuz I touch you all with my clutches like the duchess
I stuck you all cuz you cannot stop this hustle, can’t stop the tussle
I mess around I have my sponsor, snuff you and duff you
Stay iced our in the grill now
The sex appeal now I keep it real now
I’m in a 5 double 0 in a peal out with the rear out
[Shawn] I’m an eloquent perfectionist, battling the pessimist
Insisting on resisting all the views of my consciousness
Raise a glass, a toast to my accomplishments
Psychiatric pills got me feeling limitless
Focused on the positive, the negative can whither
A bond strong as metal when it all comes together
All that I got is all that I’m giving
Y’all stay the same, Imma live mine different
[Jonathan] What didn’t kill me made me weak, though now I’m stronger
Choosing sin or wrong decisions, I don’t have to any longer
A higher power loves me selflessly, provides the energy
And restoration that I need to succeed and avoid temptation
Abandonment of bandaging my wounds with alcohol
Or thinking I’m productive, more creative high on Adderall
In the end, I won’t need no lines at the finish line
And when my family thinks of me, only happy memories
[Elijah] It’s pretty difficult to get within my soul
And expose whatever I need to keep my spiritual growth
I got hope, and it’s my God, keep my spirit alive, spiritual soap
12-stepping to get my spirit awoke and so
It’s like the 5th I got to first do the 4th
The spiritual force of relief when I can speak out my thoughts
That I keep hidden from myself until I’m getting it written
On paper with pen and I’m dissecting whatever’s depressing
[Isaac] Cold war
I see my flag is torn
Through the fire we find
Truly the children’s plight
It’s a slow burn
I know the tide will turn
Yeah, the water’s cold
But we don’t swim alone
[Ravi] I had more bodies than a chop-shop plus I gots much props
I bust more shots than a Glock so just stop
Watch me rip it, strip it, scales I tip it
My lyrics can drop so hard they could not be lifted
Some good people aren’t complete
Now I delete the obsolete with the intentional dropped beat
In your chest oh yes and I’m blessed to finesse
This style that gets wild that leaves one bloody mess
[Shawn] I’m trekking to the summit after years of insanity
Along the mountain top I gaze upon my family
I drop a knee and thank the Lord of Light with hands that molded me
The same Prince of Peace beat the evil which was controlling me
That’s quite astonishing, he took away my problems,
Raised from the grave Now I’m living out the promises,
they say that boy on fire like a comet is
When they comment on my name it’s my accomplishments
[Jonathan]I could be the brother who my sister always wanted
The son my mom expected and the dad that’s always present
Carry the message to the hopeless alcoholic
Or addict with self-destructive habits, lost inside the darkness
The hope that no more coffins are purchased by grieving parents
And sons and daughters can care for their elders as God intended
If you believe in me, believe in your sobriety
We’re worthy of recovery, respect and love entirely
[Elijah] I got hope… break up out my cycle if I’m slipping I’ll call you
Wake up in the morning pray to God, He sees me through
Taking the suggestions of the people in the rooms!
I got hope, I got hope, I got hope, I got hope
Never ending story, it’s the way I got to go
Do it with my people, with my squad, I’m not alone
It’s a journey, Imma take suggestions as I go
I got hope, I got hope, I got hope, I got hope
It’s a slow burn
credits
from The Lighthouse Project,
released March 1, 2024
Isaac, Ravi, Shawn, Jonathan and Elijah - Lead vocals
John Dillon - Backing vocal, electric guitar, bass, drums
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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