Silly question - going to the Met Opera tonight but left wallet at home... | The Boho Dilemma

You are panic-stricken. The modern Mimì, stranded without coin. It feels like a disaster, but it is actually a very operatic start to the evening.

In La Bohème, characters have nothing but their art and their wits. Today, we have digital sovereignty. Your phone is your wallet. Most venues scan digital tickets. If you need water, use the fountains. You are stripping the experience down to the essential: You and the Music. You are entering the opera house lighter than usual.

The Sovereign Solution:

1. Digital Trust: Trust your device (Apple Pay/Wallet). It is the magic wand of the modern age.

2. Fast: Skip the expensive champagne. Fasting before the feast of sound can heighten the senses.

3. Focus: Without the distraction of buying souvenirs or drinks, your only consumption will be the art.