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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For this session, Eric had another commitment and asked me to lead the group. This time we actually had three musicians with guitars: John Black, Jahn Xavier Bonfiglio, and me. I brought these lines to the group:
Walking with Spirit
The booze, I don’t go near it
My past, I work to clear it
The future, I don’t fear it
The Truth, I now hear it
This new life, I cheer it
Walking with Spirit
John Black started playing chords on the guitar and the words to the first verse just flowed. Jahn wrote the pre-chorus (Sad sick and lonely…), and John B put music to my words for the chorus. I took it all home, wrote the words and music for the bridge, and began the recording process. – JD
I used to walk with spirits on my breath every day
Seeking a spiritual experience in a misguided way
A self-induced corrosive had taken over me
Polluting my body… with calamity
My mind goes on rewind, drunk choices left behind
But how can there be healing without dealing… with my pain
Sad sick and lonely, it was down to me only
Cause I didn’t have a friend left in the world
Things couldn’t’ve been worse, then I wrote another verse
The Truth I now hear it, the future I don’t fear it, walking with Spirit
My past I have cleared it, don’t need to go near it, walking with Spirit
Searching for simplicity, a natural joy
Let go of all the demons that filled my head with noise
A spiritual experience had washed over me
A feeling of peace… and serenity
Sad sick and lonely, it was down to me only
Cause I didn’t have a friend left in the world
Things couldn’t’ve been worse, then I wrote another verse
The Truth I now hear it, the future I don’t fear it, walking with Spirit
Now I’m living a good life, I put the spirits down
Rough around the edges, but my feet are on the ground
I’ve learned to speak my truth, ring the sober bell
Help a fellow traveler on this road to living well
The Truth I now hear it, the future, I don’t fear it, walking with Spirit
My past I have cleared it, don’t need to go near it, walking with Spirit
credits
from The Lighthouse Project,
released March 1, 2024
John Dillon - Lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums
John Black - Backing vocals
Steve Adams - Piano, Hammond organ
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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