TCR 530 - How does one repent?

TCR 530

The question then is asked: how is one to repent?
The answer is . . .
by examining oneself,
recognizing and acknowledging one's sins,
praying to the Lord,
and starting a new life.

. . . repentance is impossible without self-examination.
But what purpose does self-examination serve,
but to enable us to recognize our sins?
Or what purpose does their recognition serve,
unless we acknowledge their presence in us?
Or what purpose would these three actions serve,
if not to enable us to confess them before the Lord,
to appeal for His help,
and from this point on 
to start a new life,
which is the end in view?
This is real repentance.