Potential for the past to continue
Potential for the future to be a deteriorating version of the past
Potential for the future to be an improving version of the past
Potential for the future to be completely different
The difference between now and the future is only and indistinguishable instant
In that instant you can have complete change
That instant can pass, along with several more, creating time
If you believe time heals all wounds, your choice is incremental change over time