Fleeting Optimism

They say it takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown. Ironically, it seems more people frown than smile. I wonder why that is. With that same rationale, I think it is in effect, easier to be optimistic than pessimistic, yet so many in today's world seem to want to dwell on the negative. I wonder why that is.
Study after study shows what a positive attitude can do for people- cure disease, increase life expectancy, improve health, and even get you a higher paying job. I really don't know... I try having a positive attitude and I still make under 30 grand. Yet, I still realize that a positive attitude does... something. I can't put my finger on it, but there is something more... vibrant in a life where you can see the poop in the middle of the road, but appreciate the flowers growing on the shoulder. I don't mean to sound "Pollyanna"-ish, but there is something to being able to take life at face value and then make something of it. Life is full of challenges, but I am certain that those who will come out on top are those who (excuse the cliche) have been given lemons and make lemonade... I wonder why that is.