I think the stone in the story represents hopes and dreams. In my life as a teacher, my green stone is my intentions for my students. I spend a great deal of time editing my student's work. I don't think I help them a whole lot though. I want them to grow as writers and learn about writing. I think writing does matter. It is not my favorite thing to do though.
I want my students to develop the skills they need in order to feel comfortable enough to write without feeling anxiety. I am not to that point yet myself.
