Charatah (regret) is not guilt or self-hatred, but the engine that makes real change possible. This piece explains how regret works by transforming pain, anger, and even negativity into fuel for growth. By identifying living issues (not reliving the past), developing a deep intolerance for destructive attitudes, and directing that emotional energy outward toward our flaws — not ourselves, charatah provides the stamina to rewire the self. When used correctly, regret becomes the force that moves teshuvah forward and prepares the ground for lasting transformation.

*personal growth*Teshuvah