The following is a description of the rudiments of meditation.
Earplugs are a great tool for meditation.
Take 8 - 10 deep breaths to relax. Repeat over and over to yourself as you sit, audibly at first if necessary, then mentally. Every time your attention wanders from the task of repetition, gently bring yourself back to task. Increase time slowly. During the course of the first year, one needs to eliminate drug-use, drinking and smoking or the attempt at a transformational meditation progression is vitually futile.