All In Elder and Sister Meredith: Blooming Where You're Planted
Sep 10, 2025
Joining the discussion are Alvin F. Meredith, President of BYU-Idaho and former General Authority 70, and his wife, Jennifer Meredith, a savvy mother and world traveler. They delve into how their diverse experiences shape their approach to family and community. Key topics include the significance of adaptability, their humorous blind date story, and the power of family traditions. They underscore the importance of spiritual education and having a long-term vision in life, all while embracing the idea of blooming where you're planted.
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Use Rituals To Teach Eternal Goals
- They start baptism days with a sunrise visit to the temple to teach symbolic meaning and covenant goals.
- President Meredith uses road metaphors to show ordinances, signs, and the Holy Ghost guide us toward Heavenly Father.
Vision Sustains Difficult Journeys
- Beginning with the end in mind gives courage to endure long, hard journeys and makes tough choices clearer.
- Visualizing the shore or final outcome helps sustain effort and align short-term actions with eternal goals.
Make Life Decisions, Not Career Moves
- Make life decisions, not merely career optimizations, by asking what your 80-year-old self would choose.
- Then, wherever you land, intentionally 'bloom where you're planted.'
