ELUL REGRETS serves two purposes. First, it is place to share those things you wish you had done and didn’t do. Second, it is a place to share those things you did do and wish you hadn't done.
Regarding the first our sages taught: We will be held accountable not only for the mistakes we make, but for all the legitimate joys and pleasures life presents that we failed to enjoy. Sharing this with others will help cleanse your soul and perhaps lighten the burden the rest of carry by reminding us that we are not alone.
Regarding the second, while we are to seek forgiveness from people face to face, sometimes doing so would only cause more pain, or sometimes the people from whom we need to ask forgiveness are no longer living. What can we do then? Share your regrets here. Write them down as a way of laying them down.
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