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Along with the physical evolution, the emotional and psychological evolution of humankind has been rather astonishing and remarkable. Walking upright was the end-goal, but forming societies, inculcating values and cultivating virtues has been an absolute masterstroke. Since time immemorial, humans have commanded pre-eminence over the entire planet all thanks to their exceptional ability to adopt, adapt and reinvent. Life has never been kind to anyone and our ancestors had a tough time figuring out the very basics that have been served up on a silver platter to the current generation. And yet, we remain unsatisfied. The current lot of humans prancing about the earth seem to have taken a liking for whining ; sulking over silly heartbreaks , constantly cribbing over missed opportunities , unknowingly gaslighting parents and siblings, sneaking off to unsupervised gatherings among other things becoming the norm of the society. A norm that is not only unnecessary but one that is downright detrimental to the societal fabric. Ripping apart the societal fabric may sound all exciting and rebellious but in reality, it is a ticking time-bomb ; a bomb that would strip the planet of all kinds of advancements and progress upon explosion, pushing the entire human race centuries back. No one would ever like to have centuries of progress and development undone and thus, there is an urgent need to get our act together. We must reiterate the ancient wisdom of adopting key life principles, adapting our mindset to navigate difficult situations and reinventing the way we think - replacing grumbling with gratitude , smart-alecky with sincerity, haughtiness with humility and contempt with consideration. We need to understand and realise the monumental significance of symbiosis, not only within the species but otherwise as well. Humans have survived the worst of disasters while clinging onto the last ray of hope. Resilience has kept people thriving in the bleakest of situations. Hence, it appears nurturing resilience is the need of the hour. Resilience is generally defined as the ability to bounce back from adversity with flexibility & strength, maintaining wellbeing despite challenges. Going by this definition, it most certainly is the virtue that needs to be immediately inculcated within the 'modern' humans. Inculcating a virtue means to implant or impress an idea on someone's mind, often by persistent repetition. This persistent repetition is known to have a lasting impact when it is seamlessly intertwined with literature. Reading stories that recount the valiant tales of the most ordinary of humans pushing and powering through life with effortless resilience can reawaken hope in the hearts of this overtly-practical generation. Magical Realism is a genre full of such stories which showcase the true power and potential of resilience. Unexplained magic , gruesome reality , sordid struggles and agonising trauma are intricately woven together to construct the narrative of magical realist texts.