As Laurel Van Ness it's so much fun, and with that comes a

Laurel Van Ness once revealed the essence of her craft with these words: “As Laurel Van Ness it’s so much fun, and with that comes a creative outlet. You can be who you wanna be and be that particular character. I’m so thankful that Impact allows me to do that.” Though spoken about the stage of professional wrestling, her words carry the weight of eternal wisdom: that the act of stepping into another identity is not mere play, but a sacred exercise of creation, imagination, and freedom. For in the drama of life, we are all called to shape ourselves, to embody roles, and to explore the many facets of what it means to be human.

The ancients knew this truth well. In the theaters of Athens, the tragedies of Sophocles and Euripides were not simply performances, but mirrors of human destiny, where actors donned masks to reveal the hidden struggles of gods and men. To assume a character was to become both artist and prophet, to reveal truths that ordinary speech could not contain. Van Ness’ joy in playing her role is an echo of that same spirit—the freedom to transform, to give voice to emotions and stories larger than oneself, and to find healing and power in that act of creation.

Her words speak also of the creative outlet. For the human soul was not made to live only in labor and routine—it was made to imagine, to invent, to step beyond the confines of daily life. When Van Ness says she is thankful to Impact for allowing her this freedom, she acknowledges a profound gift: the stage where imagination is honored, where identity can be stretched, and where the self may experiment, fail, and rise again. Such outlets are not luxuries; they are necessities for the flourishing of the spirit.

Consider the story of Shakespeare’s actors in Elizabethan England. They were more than entertainers; through their roles they became kings, fools, warriors, and lovers. The stage gave them permission to explore depths of the human condition, to embody truths that no lecture or treatise could carry. Likewise, Van Ness shows us that through her performance, she can “be who you wanna be.” The stage becomes a mirror of life itself, where all are given the chance to create and recreate themselves in the eternal drama of becoming.

There is a humility, too, in her thankfulness. For not all are granted such opportunities. To be allowed to shape and share a persona, to channel creativity into a living art, is a blessing, not an entitlement. Gratitude transforms the stage from mere platform into sacred space, and the performer from mere entertainer into a vessel of meaning. In this way, Van Ness’ words remind us that every act of creation should be rooted not in arrogance, but in reverence for the gift of expression.

The deeper meaning of this quote lies in its invitation: that we, too, must find our own stages, our own roles, our own outlets of creation. For while not all may wrestle before crowds or act upon great theaters, all of us are given opportunities to imagine and express. The parent telling bedtime stories, the teacher inspiring students, the craftsman shaping his work—all are engaged in the act of becoming a character, of shaping a story that gives meaning to the world.

The lesson is clear. Seek out your creative outlet, for without it, the soul withers. Do not fear to step into roles that stretch you, roles that seem strange, roles that reveal new parts of yourself. And when given the chance, be thankful to those who provide the space and freedom to create. For it is through imagination, performance, and gratitude that we come closer to the fullness of our humanity.

Practical counsel may be drawn. Set aside time to create, whether through writing, art, play, or performance. Embrace opportunities to embody different roles in life, for in doing so, you discover new truths about yourself. And above all, carry gratitude—for the platforms, the mentors, and the communities that allow you to express freely. For as Laurel Van Ness reminds us, the act of becoming another self on the stage is not just fun—it is a path to freedom, wisdom, and the eternal joy of creation.