In part, practicing formal meditation is to strengthen our ability to focus. Concentration builds Calmness, and both bring Insight. This is what we are here to do. Yet, if the energy level is high in your body, or mind, sitting down and immediately closing your eyes may not be what's best. Perhaps mindful movement, journaling, or pulling from a deck of oracle cards, sitting with eyes open and not doing anything, might be a way to begin instead. You'll see me doing this as well from time to time. You are encouraged and invited to engage and participate in however way is best for you in the above mentioned tools, and posture: seated, standing, walking, lying down, eyes open, closed.