Disillusioned (but in a good way).

In the Caerwys civic service held yesterday at St Michael's church the new Rector gave an excellent sermon, in part of which he reflected upon disillusionment with our elected politicians. He cleverly turned the word upside down by arguing that 'disillusionment' was a positive state of mind, especially as the opposite is to be under an 'illusion'. So being disillusioned allows one to view the world in a more realistic way, especially in terms of civil government. So next time I hear someone say they are disillusioned, I will quietly think to myself: 'that is all well and good'.