Do you have to close your eyes when you relax and go to your Peaceful Place?

Do you have to close your eyes when you relax and go to your Peaceful Place

No. Have you ever seen someone else, or caught yourself, staring. That's the Alpha state. Single focused concentration. You are not looking at anything when you're staring, but your mind is fixed on a subject. Small children do it often and easily - you can train yourself to do it.  What about studying in Alpha - of course your eyes remain open.