Hi LT,
I find it challenging to find something, but realized it doesn't matter at the beginning, until i can bear the uneasiness of just being around others, and work out the logistics of travel. With practise, I've found that going is easy, and I can become more choosy about the the actual content, although I've taken so many wonderful courses which were practical.
Obstacles I struggle with are perfectionism and procrastination, but limited time is another, with caregiving. Mom was sick this week, so there was no "me" time.
If I had time, I'd increase the engagement from a lecture to something daring like dance. I don't know what state of mind I was in when I was younger and actually took ballroom and latin dance, but I assume hormones, not my brain, were making the decisions. A debate club would be great, but I've never thought I could handle the emotion.
Keep us posted so we can support each other. I'm leaning towards a renovation course, or a course on naturopathy since I have a roof leak and a health plan where I've never used naturapathy, but I'll have to choose only one, since time is limited.
Desire makes things so rewarding though. I'd been wishing to clean the bathroom floor for a year with vinegar and water, according to the tile installer, and finally got my chance, as messy as it was yesterday. Isn't it funny how something so menial can be rewarding?