The Concept of Teshuvah
The Concept of Teshuvah
Teshuvah (תשובה) is the act of reconnecting with Hashem. Some people are not on the highest plane of reality where their holiness is akin to the highest level of spiritual growth.
If תשובה is such a holy thing, then we don’t we have a ברכה on it? According to the Beit Yitzchak asks why we don’t make a ברכה על תשובה. His answer: We don’t make a ברכה on a מצווה that is derived from a sin.
The עַצמוּת of the concept of תשובה is in the mind and heart because that’s where the intentional sins start. The act of תשובה is based on an emotional change since most sins start from an emotional desire to do the sin.
Ideally, the best form of תשובה is to desire a strong connection with Hashem. Those who overcome the sins of man merit to appreciate a connection with Hashem. This is because the power of self-control elevates ones mind and heart. Thus, the ability to ascend to higher levels of holiness become more possible.