Question

What does the expression, “The past is in your head, but the future is in your hand” mean ?

Answer 1

Past is something which is long gone or just went by. Future is what is yet to come. The phrase, 'past is in your head, but the future is in your hand' is an analogy which means that what is gone is held in your mind and thoughts. It must be let go off to be open to the future which we alone can shape and be responsible for. For instance, being embarrassed about failing a test which took place two weeks ago is gone in the past. Instead of brooding over it, feeling bad and embarrassed about it, one must work towards the future and work even harder to do wonders in the re-test.