I copied the following from the talistones website,they can explain it better than me..Throughout history, people of all cultures have valued beautiful stones and often used them as talismans or totems. Using them in such a way can change the way you think and sometimes even change your life! Talistones™ are made of naturally shaped river pebbles of quartz, agate and jasper. At Mountain Vista Studios,LLC, we sand carve the selected stones with inspirational words and symbols. Carrying beautiful stones is a common human trait. Let your inner guide pick one for you and carry it in your pocket. Every time you touch the stone it will remind you of why you have it and what it means. The more attention, intention, energy and expectation you put into the stone, the more effective the process. Some say that stones and symbols have power and that they are magic like the talismans of ancient times. . . Carry this stone and let the magic work for you! ....