The Many Wheels On The Psoriasis Bus

Quite the catchy song that the children love. "The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round." 

Often in life, our bodies can be referred to as the vessel that takes us through life. Bear with me here as I compare our sacred vessels and loosely translate them in the form of a bus. In my world, the bus represents my body, life, and mind.

Keeping the bus moving

The baggage compartment carries all the heavy stuff including life experiences and lessons that are always with us. They are packed in neatly and coordinated. It is only when we find ourselves on an extremely bumpy road that the baggage doors may pop open and the bags jump out.

It may take quite some time to unpack, rearrange and put everything back in the hopes that we keep the bus moving.

The people on the bus

The seats on my bus make space for all the people I hold dearest in my heart. There are a few spare seats up front, and sometimes people get on, and sometimes, they get off. When this happens, often they take their own suitcase out of the baggage compartment and take it with them. Leaving us feeling a little lighter, despite the empty seat.

Overhead luggage holds the more fluid things. In mine, are my daily worries and concerns, my skin, and things my mind often feels the need to access. For me to keep this bus going down the road of life with minimal breakdowns. I need to keep the maintenance up to date. If you do not look after all the parts, you are bound to run into some trouble along the road.

Fuel up!

If you put diesel into an engine that needs petrol or gas, you are bound to have some trouble. Similarly, I need to fuel my body with the right things. It can be very challenging to stay away from foods that we know are not the best for us.

We need to keep the balance and give our bodies what they require to continue for the long haul. For me, that means staying away from refined foods and rather loading up on fresh goodies.

Wax on, wax off

If you want your bus to look shiny and clean, you are going to need to wash, scrub and polish it. Even if there are some rust spots on the surface. Putting in the effort can make all the difference.

In life, applying the creams I need to for my psoriasis is equally important. This laborious task can often just feel like a bridge too far for me. However, I can tell you that it is always worth it.

The importance of good tunes

The radio or music system can often be the most important thing when you are on a long road trip. Equally important are the people who sit on your bus. The radio when tuned in to the right station keeps you updated on traffic, weather, and fun things that are happening close by. 

The people keep you company along the way, they sing familiar songs with you, they help rearrange the baggage when it all falls out. They have even been known to help you choose the right path when you are faced with a crossroad.

What keeps your bus moving?

The road is long and the journey is one that can keep us on our toes. Every now and then you need to stop, switch the bus off and let it rest, allow all the passengers off. Unpack all the baggage and send your bus in for a wash.

When you manage to pack the baggage back carefully and check all your passenger's tickets. Make sure the ones that caused any damage to the interior of your bus find their way to their next bus stop.

Open the windows and let the sun stream in and sing to the tunes of your life as your bus sails smoothly down the road in this beautiful journey we call life.

What are the things that keep your bus going?