Remembering Mblase's words that stroking the nose from top to bottom was calming, I tried it with my father who has been sick as we would wait for pain medicine to kick in. His eyes closed right away each time I used the technique. I assume relaxation accompanied the eye closing. Of course the medicine was probably taking effect quickly too (sublingual medication works fast). Anyway. I liked the technique when I first read it and was grateful to remember it and felt it helped both of us.