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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This is the first song we created when I joined the Creative Recovery Group in June of 2022. Eric put out the topic of “trust,” and we brainstormed on it, everyone put words, phrases and rhymes in the chat. I copied everything, and the next day began writing the song. Someone said it should have a “bluesy” feel. – JD
Bottom of the bottle, last sip of my soul
Where am I going? Can't see out of this hole
Trust liquifies, confidence dies
Burn of betrayal, tired of the lies (burn of betrayal, tired of the lies)
Distorted reality, twisted pain
Scorching my heart, wanna break this chain
Tryin' to get honest, tryin’ harder each day
My soul cries out, must be a better way (his soul cries out, must be a better way)
Can the flames of trust rekindle?
Can the embers of honesty
Begin to glow, help me grow
And give me some peace and serenity?
I put my trust in the bottle, and my so-called friends
Trust in my family, they all turned in the end
Who can I trust? Is there no safe place?
Nowhere to run in this deadly race (nowhere to run in this deadly race)
I'm sick and tired, tired of living this way
Can't do it no more, bring me a better day
I keep checking my pockets, not sure what I'll find
A ticket to hell or a brand new ride (a ticket to hell or a brand new ride)
Can the flames of trust rekindle?
Can the embers of honesty
Begin to glow, and help me grow
Give me some peace and serenity?
I need help! I give up the fight!
No more liquid spirits, I trust in the light
My true spirit guides me, I'm feeling the shine
Building a new life a day at a time (he’s building a new life a day at a time)
The flames of trust have been rekindled
The embers of honesty
Begin to glow, and help me grow
I’m finding peace and serenity… the REAL me
credits
from The Lighthouse Project,
released March 1, 2024
John Dillon - Lead & backing vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, 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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