I did my first spell seeing what people think im very new and would like to learn more!!!

i just tried my first spell and im very excited, i found a rock outside our new house and wanted to focus on changing circumstances and optimism. i lite an orange cnadle and meditated with the stone in my hand and afterwards i poured wax from the candle to seal my intention with the stone, i guess also i want to ask was that ok to finish the ritual like that? should i do something different in the future? again im very new to all this and am trying to learn any help would be apricated!! also do i carry the stone with me now or is it ok to leave on my altar?