Well, there are certain parts of the brain that triggers emotions, not just positive ones. the Limbic System for example; which consists of
Cingulate Gyrus, Parahypocampus, dentate nucleus, Hypocampus, the Amygdala, and the Hypothalamus. They are all linked to stimulate you emotional response. the positivity of emotions I believe links also to the hormonal changes of the body for example is Dopamine, or what we call the Happy hormones I hope I explained it well.