I couldn't get into (guided) meditation because of all the new agey "imagine you're on a beach" crap. I honestly gave up until I found Headspace last month, after someone described it to me 'as the polar opposite of Facebook: introspective, calming, and making your life better': The exercises are easy and only 10 minutes. I know I sound like a salesperson but I honestly quite like it. :)
Definitely second the Headspace recommendation. I haven't used it recently, but I did back in v1 and it helped me through a difficult period in my life emotionally. It cuts out all the potential new-age and pretentious attitude that a lot of other guided meditations can sometimes give off. I've been considering returning to it recently. veen what's your email address (pm if you prefer)? I'll add you as buddy on there :).
Wow I've got to try this out. Meditation and general contemplation/slowing down is something I have not made time for but it is definitely necessary. The only such activity I take part in is going on leisurely strolls around the city. I live in the bustling centre of London but it's not too far to the nearest park.
This one was guided but not so much the 'imagine you're on a beach' kind but just a gentle voice talking through how to choose not to let negative things impact you and so on, otherwise I would have shut that right off. My normal meditation consists of just sitting and focusing on my breathing. Thought I would give this thing a go because I have a lot of negativity that needs banished right about now. And sometimes you just need to be told to let it go.