I think that when you remove all distractions, background noise, and mindless chatter you are left with your Achilles heel.
Your own personal Everest and self sabotage cornerstone.
When you try to meditate what is the dominant thread that connects all the thoughts?
Anxiety? Not being enough? Loneliness?
Whatever it is, if personal growth is important to you, then I think managing this weakness will seep into all aspects of your life.
Thomas Duggan 