When meditating I find it difficult to avoid any distractions, welcoming prayer when practiced correctly seems to help one deal with that issue. I love the concept of welcoming God into my meditation and this seems to be a very good way to do that. although I guess all forms of Christian meditation have that as a goal. It is clear contemplative prayer is something that needs to be practiced a lot, it does not happen overnight. I certainly seem to have a lot to take in and deal with which in time I will do.