I didn't like it to start with, either, but it grew on me immensely.

Maybe it was too intense an exercise to begin with. When I was starting out I started with 30 second exercises that were externally focused. So... Being mindfully aware of a flower or a stone or a leaf or something like that. Then gradually built it up over time so that I could do it for a longer period or so that I could focus on my body or my breathing.