Omid Arabian on Rumi, Mysticism, ”The Shining,” and Hauntology

Same last name, different ethnicity. No relation, similar affinities. Published author Omid Arabian chats with me about his translations of Rumi, his YOUniversal Center in Los Angeles, which holds classes on mysticism for adults and children alike, "The Shining," "The Truman Show," ideology, and hauntology.