It is important to have a place for your connecting to an energy source. Creating an altar is a good way to give yourself that place to work with. When you have the Oko Stone in place you have the strength from that ceremony to work with in aiding the level of your ability to connect to that source.You can leave it on the altar you can hold it in your hands while praying you can take it along with you wherever you go too. Instructions and the Certificate of Authenticity will be in the package.