Yep Ron, I gotta say that this example of metaphorically placing one's "priorities" inside a "container" might be one way to put one's affairs in order, alright.
However...I believe there just might be alternatives to this sort of example which I believe somewhat parallels your posting, and which I believe these two young gentlemen in this video link which I've supplied below just might best represent just such a similar concept....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhwbxEfy7fg
