Getting started with meditation

[Kindle]

Hello all. Brand new here, as well as to the entire concept of the Law of One. To make a long story short, when I found the Ra Material, it just felt right to me. First time in my life I've had any sort of spiritual belief! Now I've been trying almost daily to meditate, but I keep running into obstacles. Hoping some of you here with experience might be able to help me out a little. Here's a few of the problems that I feel are preventing me from reaching my inner self.

-Keep hearing outside noise (neighbors, traffic, planes, etc.)
-my cats paw at me and meow (they knock if door is closed)
-constant thoughts running through my head
-eyes slowly start opening

Some tips I've been trying to utilize include focusing on my breath and trying to visualize an object, but I just seem to get distracted so easily. If anyone could give me any pointers it would be Greatly appreciated!

Thanks for your help!

kindle