Staring at a point is considered, by many military close-order drill instructors, as well as my profoundly inspiring martial arts instructor John Blankenship in Austin from decades ago, a very important component for focusing (physically as well as mentally) solving problems, including philosophical problems, as well as in meditation and eye exercises.
Try it sometime for a minute or so, followed by palming for one minute afterwards.
Try it sometime for a minute or so, followed by palming for one minute afterwards.