Teshuvah

One time a chossid of the Karliner Rebbi zt”l complained bitterly to his Rebbe: “All my fellow chassidim seem to be making great progress, while I feel as though I’m not really getting anywhere!”
The Rebbe responded, “Sadly enough, I can’t find the right key to open your heart.”
The chossid, besides himself, cried out, “What need is there for a key? Break it open with an axe if that’s what it takes!”
“There is no longer any need even to find a key,” the Rebbe smiled. “Your heart is already open!"