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It was pretty though for me. Sitting still concentrating on your breath and your body, with all those thoughts coming in and outside noises, for about 15 minutes, that's what I found pretty hard to deal with.
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Ouch! I had similar experiences as I tried to learn to meditate. Until I allowed myself to do it my way and not take it too seriously. For example, I find sitting distractive so I lie down. I used to fall asleep occasionally, but now I got quite proficient in controlling my states and staying awake and aware even though my mind slows down.
The secret was to make it comfortable, fun and enjoyable. I searched for tapes with guided meditations and tried different ones. Some were more fun than others. Instead of following choices of other meditators I followed my own taste. I could actually feel whether something was making me feel blissful or not. I prefer higher notes and female voices, and find certain instruments like flute more relaxing. There are sounds that bore me (most 'new age' music!) and these that I find somehow ‘grinding’ – and I know now that they are not in agreement with my vibrations/energy etc.
Try walking in the garden/park listening to birds, doing the dishes in a quiet house, listening to the same song over and over again? Maybe some relaxation cds. Maybe Celtic music? maybe yoga?
Do what pleases you to calm the inner chatter and you will love it. Then you will find meditation in all places.
And don't be too serious about it, it's meant to be fun! It's not about following some rules and worrying about doing it right. It's about feeling happy, calm and blissful!
Hope that helps
