Joshita Goonj Dhir is an engineering student and an aspiring writer whose journey with words began at the age of ten, when she started keeping a journal. Long before she knew where her writing would lead, journaling became her way of finding perspective, understanding her thoughts, and making sense of the world around her.
Drawn to the emotions and reflections that often go unnoticed in the rush of everyday life, Joshita finds inspiration in fleeting conversations, lingering memories, uncomfortable truths, and feelings that resist easy explanation. Her writing grows from a quiet habit of observing, questioning, and reflecting on the moments that leave a lasting impression.
Through poetry, she explores the complexities of human existence, touching upon war, sacrifice, death, loss, guilt, uncertainty, relationships, and the contradictions that define us. Her poems look beyond the surface, asking questions about the choices we make, the truths we leave unspoken, and the perspectives that deserve to be heard. For her, poetry is not always about finding answers; sometimes, it is simply about finding the courage to sit with unanswered questions.
A Thousand Ways To Feel brings together thoughts, observations, and emotions that have shaped Joshita's inner world. With this collection, she invites readers to look within themselves, revisit familiar memories, and recognise feelings they may have struggled to put into words. As she begins her journey as a writer, Joshita hopes her poems will remind readers of a simple yet profound truth: beneath our different experiences, we often share more of our thoughts and emotions than we realise.