A few weeks ago we had a lesson in our youth meeting about priorities. The discussion centered around our plans for the future both short term and long term. What are/should be our biggest goals. Appropriate goals could be around finishing High School, going to college, going on a mission, getting married in the temple, being parents, etc.
They key is should we allow what we want this second; an extra slice of pie, a ride on our bike with friends, or the way that certain someone makes us feel; keep us from the items in the bigger picture. One way to apply this logic is to have a daily reminder of what is most important. A mantra, a constitution, etc. that we can read or listen to every day that will remind us of what is most important. In concordance with that concept I will offer a brief constitution of my own.
I Timothy Paris Naylor in order to achieve my life's goals do ordain and establish this constitution.
Article 1 Family
The most important thing in my life is my wonderful wife Heidi. without her I cannot achieve the highest level of the celestial kingdom. Nothing I do should drive a wedge in our relationship and I should give significant preference to items which improve our relationship.
Number two is my children. I have been entrusted with their education and safety. I need to provide for them physically, emotionally, economically, and intellectually. When working with the children I should verify that they are safe, they have that which they need, and that they are learning how to be appropriate contributors to society.
Article 2 Religion
The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want... He sees my life from a holistic standpoint. By being obedient to his commands and following his spirit I can take the path in my life which will guarantee my happiness and that of my family.
Article 3 Socio-economics
Finally I can best ensure my own happiness and the happiness of those around me by contributing to my society. This involves appropriate donations to charity, social awareness, and economics. Ideally my employment would be more than a service, but an activity that contributes a product to our society.
Like the US constitution, this is intended to be a working document with appropriate amendments over time. I commit to reading it every day this month of May.
