Iggy,
I ride at the gym about 5 days a week, not spin just stationary; lately I have had to force myself to try other cardio such as an ArcTrainer just due to loss of interest. However, it is true that there is much more going on outside that you have to pay attention to, but that's what makes it so much more interesting and enjoyable.

After all of the conversation on this board about clipless, I have made the decision to pack my clipless up for now. I have the pedals with the buckle cages (Whatever they're called). They work great for uphill but they don't make me feel attached. I figure as long as I'm happy, riding well, and improving every time, LIFE IS GOOD. Why put something on my bike that makes me feel uncomfortable?

There are days that I still suffer form visions of my fall, which was not due to clipless but my husband running into my back wheel. It is never good to mix flying with cycling.

Try some other less-confining pedal (Ask you LBS) until you develop a love for the sport. The rest will come naturally with YOU are ready.