Scott Fitzgerald said“the test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind...and still retain the ability to function.” In facing #complexity we often face apparent contradictions as we seek inherent truth CBVE UKVetHumanities #ReflectionFTD

It's through sharing our uncertainties & vulnerabilities with others we can best forge relationships to work effectively together on #complex problems. The danger is we sow division, by focusing on vulnerabilities more to undermine relationships than to build them. #ReflectionFTD

Given the destructive urge of many to highlight others weaknesses in order to undermine them, it takes considerable courage to forge meaningful relationships by sharing our uncertainties/vulnerability @brenebrown UKVetHumanities Dr Vicki Dale Heidi Banse @HalehMoravej #ReflectionFTD

Hope is essential in providing everyone with the motivation to achieve their aspirations. However, hope is not unfounded optimism. In extremis, optimists may die of a broken heart. jimcollins.com/concepts/Stock… Hope recognises reality, but has sound end goals to realise. #ReflectionFTD

More than 100 y before Sackett started to emphasise the #complex synthesis of knowledge, skills & experience with scientific evidence that makes up #EBM, JG was drawing these strands together as important in #veterinary education RCVS Knowledge Veterinary History CBVE #ReflectionFTD

In early recognition of the value of the #VeterinaryTeam, for foot lameness in horses, JG emphasised the importance of #Veterinarians & #Farriers working together. RCVS Knowledge Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons BritishVets CBVE UKVetHumanities Veterinary History #ReflectionFTD

Being completely open to the pain of others can come at great cost to our #wellbeing, & make us want to avoid such encounters. #Empathy must understand others, but recognise boundaries, so we can support at the same time as protecting ourselves. UKVetHumanities #ReflectionFTD

WW reflects on how we get dragged down by trivia & the daily grind, but sees us as being rescued by vivid memories of great moments when we have risen to external challenges! Dr Vicki Dale Heidi Banse Niall Connell FRCVS @HalehMoravej UKVetHumanities Linda Belton #ReflectionFTD

I was checking some details of the history of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons & realised the Vet Record detailed a/c of the first 100y was published 77y ago today, a year late due paper shortages & production difficulties in 1944 - a reminder of past struggles Linda Belton RCVS Knowledge Veterinary History

Great to see Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons #Vivet series starting this evening with the central workforce #ambition one of #leadership Scene well set by Rick Harris before panel contributions RCVS Knowledge RCVS - Mind Matters

Seven Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Workforce #ambitions are the six themes that emerged from focus groups of members of the profession + #leadership, which cements them together & is essential to their achievement. Linda Belton RCVS Knowledge

Still time to register for the later Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons #ViVet workshops in this series. Excellent opportunity to hear panellists discussing different facets of these complex themes, & ask questions that need to be discussed more broadly. Linda Belton RCVS Knowledge

This evening: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Workforce Action Plan, #Ambition 2 - #Culture

Good start to Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons ViVet General Practice focus with Rick Harris Rick Harris introducing emergent themes perceived as hampering its ability to flourish Linda Belton RCVS Knowledge UKVetHumanities CBVE BritishVets Niall Connell FRCVS AAVMC Heidi Banse Gudrun Ravetz

Good discussion of inadequacy of "Gold Standard" as single solution description of care, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons ViVet GP focus. Generalism is true #EBVM in that it recognises needs of patient/client & context of care. Linda Belton RCVS Knowledge UKVetHumanities RCVS - Mind Matters CBVE

Really important for ensuring that we retain a balanced view of our professional activities, recognising our achievements alongside areas for improvement! CBVE Dr Vicki Dale Niall Connell FRCVS @BEVAPresident BritishVets Linda Belton Heidi Banse Linda PRESCOTT-CLEMENTS Susan Paterson

An important & happy day for all our staff, students & their families! Stuart Reid RVCVeterinaryNurses 🐾📚🎓 RVC SU Royal Veterinary College Alumni RVC Clinical Skills Centre Linda Belton Lizzie Lockett

Smith 1776, Wealth of Nations? “It is the highest impertinence & presumption..in kings & ministers, to pretend to watch over the economy..They are themselves always..the greatest spendthrifts in..society..If their..extravagance does not ruin the state..their subjects never will.”

Also important to follow evolution of #VetEd ideas, e.g. "We have to learn chiefly by enlightened observation and experience, availing of all that may be gleaned from the history of science, and of all the resources with which nature has individually endowed us." John Gamgee 1857

I was surprised & honoured to be proposed for Honorary Membership of BEVA. When I think of my heroes from the past who have received this honour, I can hardly believe that I am considered to be a part of that group. BEVA #bevacongress @BEVAPresident bevacongress.org/post/honorary-…