Knowing Yourself…

Knowing Yourself Is The Begining Of All Wisdom ~ Aristotle

This is a wonderful quote and in life I find it so true. There are times when others will say to me…”You should do this or that!” I in turn will say, “Really?”

So listen to others…they could be speaking from above.

These beautiful flowers are from my journey to Texas a few weeks back.

Right now, I think we all could use a little spring fling to our step.

Tip of the Day For Photographers and Bloggers:

Please, pretty please with icing on top…put your blog link on your Gravatar page!

A lot of bloggers just put their name or nickname on the Gravatar page with no internal links.

You can look at my page for an example of the internal link under verified services.

This is how your community will find you.

Can I tell you how many times, someone comments on this blog and I go to respond back with no return link to their blog?

They will leave the nicest comment and I can’t return the favor. Sigh…

Do you know how much this is hurting you with no love on the flip side and no return follower?☺

This would be crucial especially in the case where you are commenting on a different platform…for instance, you have a Blogger Blog and commenting on a WordPress Blog or vice versa.

I hope this encourages you to take a minute to add your blog link…just think who you could be missing…it could be your new BFF♥

If this is your first or second time, be sure to join our email list, so you don’t miss any FREE tips of the day!

This post was featured on Not So Ugly Ducklings Blog on Inspired Tuesdays Party.

Leave some love….we adore hearing from you.

Laurie
XXOO

Tags: encouraging words, flower photography, flowers, flowers in Texas, gardens, Inspiration, Knowing Yourself is the beginning of wisdom, orange, Outdoor Photography, quotes

67 thoughts on “Knowing Yourself…”

shari lynne @ Faith Filled Food for Moms on April 8, 2013 at 3:22 pm said:

Love, love, love your site..I hopped over from a link party! Can’t remember which one now..oh brother..anyway signed up for your photography and blogger tips of the day and to look at your beautiful pics!! Going to be getting a new camera soon! So excited but have no idea where to start..any suggestions? I have about $300 to spend! 🙂
Blessings!

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soonie2 on April 4, 2013 at 2:30 pm said:

Thank you for this lovely bit of spring! What a nice gift as spring is slow to come here in the northeast!

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desiraer on March 11, 2013 at 1:32 pm said:

Such lovely photos and some great words! Thank you for linking up with Inspired Tuesday. I just wanted to let you know that you will be featured in tomorrows Inspired Tuesday post.

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- Pride in Photos Photography on March 11, 2013 at 2:11 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much! This is awesome! What a beautiful button you have made for this party!! I will be there tomorrow!
  
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Dawn on March 9, 2013 at 3:11 am said:

Beautiful pictures! Thank you for linking up with Inspired Tuesday this week!

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Still Times on March 8, 2013 at 10:58 pm said:

Amazing photography! I just had to back out and re-read your Meet Laurie page. Ha! I thought hot damn these photo’s are beautiful, is she a photographer. Silly me. So glad I’m following along. We all need a dose of great inspiration!

Maria

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Paula J on March 8, 2013 at 4:11 pm said:

Thanks for the inspiration and little bit of spring 🙂

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Madge Bloom on March 8, 2013 at 2:14 am said:

Good post with excellent tips… Thank you for joining in ‘Rurality Blog Hop #5’ Hope to see you next Wednesday for #6…

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Gracie O on March 7, 2013 at 4:17 pm said:

Love your photos of our spring. I allow nickle weed to grow also because it is pretty and a nice green.

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LuAnn on March 7, 2013 at 2:41 pm said:

Great photos Laurie. I love all the photography and life tips you offer. 🙂

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Marko on March 7, 2013 at 7:28 am said:

I send greetings from Poland and invite you to see the photos on my blog.
http://marciento.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/waiting-for-spring/

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Lissa @ lafcustomdesigns on March 7, 2013 at 3:20 am said:

Lauie, I’m jealous that you have such lovely spots of color and emerging Spring! We haven’t gotten there yet here in Colorado. Thanks for sharing in Walk and Click Wednesday!!

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Stephanie on March 7, 2013 at 1:38 am said:

These photos are just gorgeous! I love the quote, too!

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Photography by Gisele Morgan on March 6, 2013 at 11:51 pm said:

lovely images ♥

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sarahlouisek on March 6, 2013 at 11:02 pm said:

Laurie, thanks for the public service announcement. I was ready to blog about it myself, because I find the same thing — a Gravatar and no web page linked to it.

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Stacy Uncorked on March 6, 2013 at 9:51 pm said:

Absolutely amazing shots! And great advice – I double checked mine to make sure my links were there (since I never thought about it before!) 🙂

Uniquely Artistic Princess Nagger

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petit4chocolatier on March 6, 2013 at 9:07 pm said:

Lovely pictures! I love the colours.
The quote is perfect!

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Laura Hegfield on March 6, 2013 at 7:15 pm said:

so lovely!

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Arah on March 6, 2013 at 6:32 pm said:

Love the colorful photos! I updated my Gravatar info – so thanks for the tip, too!

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Sofia on March 6, 2013 at 6:31 pm said:

Wonderful flower/nature pics and quotes too. They make me happy!

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Tina´s PicStory on March 6, 2013 at 4:38 pm said:

thanx for your lovely colors of spring 🙂

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guild-rez Canada on March 6, 2013 at 4:33 pm said:

Beautiful flowers, thank you for sharing your pictures and quotes!

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Kristy Lifenreflection on March 6, 2013 at 3:57 pm said:

Great tip Laurie, love your captures and quote!

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haddock54 on March 6, 2013 at 3:43 pm said:

Lovely photographs. Yes what you aid is true. Sometimes its difficult to return the comment as there is no back link. (I hope mine is working) 🙂

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- Pride in Photos Photography on March 6, 2013 at 3:50 pm said:
  
  No, Haddock yours does not have a link on your gravatar where to find you? Your gravatar shows up with no blog links on the page.
  
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Linda R on March 6, 2013 at 3:25 pm said:

Such pretty pictures.. Thanks for all your tips..

Hugs~

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veredit on March 6, 2013 at 3:20 pm said:

so beautiful image !! here spring comes with great steps !!

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9acresdesigns on March 6, 2013 at 3:00 pm said:

Just added Gravitar per your request. I had no idea about this service. Love the first and second images. 🙂

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Susan on March 6, 2013 at 2:28 pm said:

These photos are so pretty, love the colors. The quote is so true!

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Joyce on March 6, 2013 at 12:21 pm said:

Your photos are stunning! And thank you for the blogging advice. Since I just bumble along on my own I always look to other more experienced women for direction!

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utesmile on March 6, 2013 at 7:45 am said:

Such wonderful photos, and gret advice! Thank you!

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greenlightlady on March 6, 2013 at 4:51 am said:

Great advice, Laurie! I have been unable to follow up on someone because their gravatar had no link.

Blessings ~ Wendy

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XmasDolly on March 6, 2013 at 4:03 am said:

Guess I’ll have to go check that out. Loving your photographs. New here, much to see. I’m also your latest follower. Nice to meet you.

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Lavender Dreams on March 6, 2013 at 1:47 am said:

What lovely photos. You asked me a question in your comment on my blog but you are a no reply commenter. We live in North Central Florida and love it here! Do you live anywhere near? Sweet hugs!

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- Pride in Photos Photography on March 6, 2013 at 2:19 pm said:
  
  Lavender, no unfortunately I am way down in the SW part of Florida on the gulf side. Lets keep in touch.
  
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Art of RetroCollage w/Linky on March 5, 2013 at 10:20 pm said:

You made quite a few good points.

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Patrice on March 5, 2013 at 9:58 pm said:

I had never heard of Gravatar before!

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- latane barton on March 6, 2013 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  Neither have I, Patrice. Someone fill us in, please
  
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  - Pride in Photos Photography on March 6, 2013 at 1:51 pm said:
    
    You need to go to Gravatar.com set up an account. It is very simple. Have a image ready to use as your avatar, so when you are commenting on others blogs, you don’t get the generic one to pop up that nobody can relate to. Also, it will ask you if you have any websites or links you want to attach to it? You always put your blog link attached here. Others will link Facebook etc. I hope this helps everyone.
    
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    - latane barton on March 6, 2013 at 3:18 pm said:
      
      terrific. I will do that right now. Thanks so much.
      
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Daniela on March 5, 2013 at 9:08 pm said:

Hi Laurie,
love your pictures and recommendations!
Great blog.

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RoSy on March 5, 2013 at 7:22 pm said:

I’m enjoying my glimpses of spring through others as we have lots of snow falling in the mid-west today.
Thanks for sharing 🙂

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Gracie on March 5, 2013 at 7:04 pm said:

Lovely photos, Laurie!
I agree with you on the Gravatar thingy, I’ve had similar issues. I do my best to visit everyone who comments and visits my blog and I feel disconnected when I have no way of visiting someone who left me a comment.

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- Pride in Photos Photography on March 5, 2013 at 7:11 pm said:
  
  Thank you Gracie…I don’t think others sometimes realize what they are missing out on☺
  
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Susan on March 5, 2013 at 5:14 pm said:

Wonderful photos!

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McGuffy Ann on March 5, 2013 at 4:31 pm said:

Beautiful photos and blog!

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Teresa Kindred on March 5, 2013 at 4:30 pm said:

Great photos as always. These make me want spring!

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Molly on March 5, 2013 at 3:51 pm said:

I shall have to go and double check my Gravatar but I am sure it is on there and if it is not then is damn well should be

Mollyxxx

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Boom & Gary on March 5, 2013 at 3:46 pm said:

Beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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LB on March 5, 2013 at 2:57 pm said:

love #2!

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stevebethere on March 5, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:

I agree beautiful photos

Have a bloomingtastic week 😉

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Green Door Hospitality on March 5, 2013 at 2:22 pm said:

Great images Laurie! And I completely agree on your tip concerning Gravatar pages!
Kenley

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Nina on March 5, 2013 at 2:22 pm said:

Hi Laurie,
Thank you so much for the gravatar-tip ~ I wasn’t aware of that I could make a profile …. I updated it right away!
I’m so happy for your daily tips … It’s so kind of you to share the tips ~ I loved also the one about the titles of blog posts!
Have a great week, Nina

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Pearl on March 5, 2013 at 2:17 pm said:

thanks for the tip. I haven’t been to my settings in a long time at Gravatar.

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Wayne on March 5, 2013 at 2:02 pm said:

Nice reminder spring is on the way.

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ledrakenoir on March 5, 2013 at 1:30 pm said:

Totally agree with you this quote so true “Knowing Yourself Is The Begining Of All Wisdom” (Aristotle) – in my eyes that’s where everything starts… 🙂

Beautiful photos, excellent captured… 🙂

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Tamar Strauss-Benjamin on March 5, 2013 at 12:56 pm said:

I LOVE that quote!! And the picture is perfect for it!

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Photography Journal Blog on March 5, 2013 at 12:43 pm said:

You are right of course about your advice. I just double checked my Gravatar and it’s as it should be. I don’t tend to follow people though because that amount of e-mail make me nervous. I guess I should see if it can just be delivered to my reader on WordPress. Your photos are lovely of course, and I love the quote.

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- Pride in Photos Photography on March 5, 2013 at 2:08 pm said:
  
  Yes, you can follow people thru your wordpress reader..yipee!
  
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  - Photography Journal Blog on March 6, 2013 at 12:54 pm said:
    
    I also figured out a way to filter the e-mails better so I am going to follow you here in a minute 🙂
    
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Anne Payne on March 5, 2013 at 11:57 am said:

Laurie, Love the flowers! I am ready for spring but we are supposed to have freezing rain later and maybe some snow tomorrow. Tell me it ain’t so!

Thanks for the tips on Gravatar. I know I had an image but when I checked my profile there was no link to my blog.

Have a great day and I hope it’s warm!

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- Pride in Photos Photography on March 5, 2013 at 2:08 pm said:
  
  Good girl…Anne! Thanks!
  
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Eileen on March 5, 2013 at 11:43 am said:

Lovely quote and beautiful images. Thanks for the tips on the Gravatar. Have a happy day!

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YellowCable on March 5, 2013 at 11:21 am said:

I forgot. That is true about “Knowing Yourself Is The Begining Of All Wisdom”…

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YellowCable on March 5, 2013 at 11:17 am said:

Yes, we do need spring on my door step. It is not here yet but I think it is getting there. These pictures are just that.

I could not agree more about putting the link to your blog on Gravatar page. That is a very good reminder.

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fgassette on March 5, 2013 at 11:14 am said:

GREAT ADVISE! Always love your beautiful photos and stories.

BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!

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