There is an enigmatic Midrash which says that when consulted as to what a sinner should do to rectify his sin, most of the spiritual entities in the world were at a loss to find a good answer. Finally, God Himself was consulted and He said that the sinner should do Teshuvah (return or repentance) and be forgiven.
Based on our last few posts, I would suggest that all the other entities were those existing under the realm of Binah, with a consciousness that defined the world as a series of lines and boundaries. From that perspective crossing a line and encroaching where one doesn't belong is a fait accompli that cannot be undone. It is only when one can approach God, reach the realm of cognizance of God's permeating all, that one can truly return to God with the understanding that even in his sin, God was there.
The Maharal quotes a Midrash which likens a sin to making a crack on a piece of china belonging to a king. Nothing can be done to repair the crack. The one who cracked it is told that the situation is hopeless and he is going to be in trouble from the king. But when he finally approaches the king, the king tells him that he likes cracked china.
We can view our sins as being violations of our covenant with our Creator, or we can develop the understanding that even they are part of His plan.
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