Lets use the example of fear of change to illustrate the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination.
1. Ignorance (avijja): The person lacks understanding of the true nature of reality, including the impermanence and inevitability of change.
2. Mental formations (sankhara): Due to ignorance, the person has formed habitual patterns of avoiding change and clinging to what is familiar and comfortable.
3. Consciousness (viññana): The persons consciousness is conditioned by these mental formations and sees change as a threat or something to be avoided.
4. Name and form (nama-rupa): The persons body and mind (psychophysical constituents) manifest in a way that is prone to fear and resistance to change.
5. The six sense bases (salayatana): The persons sense organs (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mind) interact with the external world, reinforcing their attachment to what is familiar.
6. Contact (phassa): The person encounters a situation or stimulus that represents change, which triggers their fear and resistance, such as being offered a new job or moving to a new place.
7. Feeling (vedana): The person experiences an unpleasant feeling as a result of the contact with the new situation.
8. Craving (tanha): The person craves to maintain the status quo and avoid the uncomfortable feeling associated with change.
9. Clinging (upadana): The persons attachment to their comfort zone intensifies, as they cling to the familiar and resist change.
10. Becoming (bhava): This clinging to the comfort zone reinforces the persons habitual patterns and karmic tendencies, perpetuating the cycle of avoidance and resistance to change.
11. Birth (jati): The persons avoidance and resistance to change manifest in the form of being stuck in the same job or place, reinforcing the cycle of mental formations and karmic consequences.
12. Old age and death (jara-marana): The persons resistance to change, if left unaddressed, can lead to physical, mental, and emotional suffering and perpetuate negative consequences in future situations or even future lives.
In this example, we can see how the Twelve Nidanas apply to the arising and perpetuation of fear and resistance to change. By understanding the dependent origination of fear and resistance, a person can cultivate mindfulness and work towards breaking the cycle, ultimately leading to greater contentment and freedom from suffering.

How to break cycle at each point:

Certainly! Here are some ways someone could break the cycle at each point:

1. Ignorance (avijja): One could break the cycle of ignorance by seeking out knowledge and understanding of the impermanent and ever-changing nature of reality. Studying Buddhist teachings and cultivating mindfulness can also help shed light on the true nature of reality, leading to a deeper understanding and clarity.

2. Mental formations (sankhara): By recognizing the habitual patterns of avoidance and clinging, one can work to break the cycle of mental formations. This could involve cultivating a mind focused on impermanence and developing an openness to new experiences and ideas.

3. Consciousness (viññana): Developing awareness and mindfulness of the minds tendencies can help to break the cycle at the level of consciousness. By recognizing and understanding how the mind reacts to change, one can become more aware and able to respond in a skillful way.

4. Name and form (nama-rupa): Breaking the cycle at the level of name and form can involve developing an awareness of bodily sensations and thoughts. By focusing on the present moment and observing bodily sensations and thoughts as they arise and pass away, one can begin to break the cycle of attachment and fear.

5. The six sense bases (salayatana): To break the cycle at the level of sense bases, one could focus on developing a mind that is open and receptive to new experiences. By cultivating an openness to new ideas and situations, one can avoid getting stuck in old patterns of thinking and behavior.

6. Contact (phassa): Breaking the cycle at the level of contact involves developing mindfulness and awareness of how situations trigger fear and resistance to change. By recognizing the unique challenges presented by a new situation, one can begin to develop a framework for responding in a skillful way.

7. Feeling (vedana): To break the cycle at the level of feeling, one could work on cultivating a non-judgmental awareness of painful or pleasant sensations. By developing an awareness of bodily sensations without getting lost in them, one can avoid being overwhelmed by unpleasant feelings.

8. Craving (tanha): Breaking the cycle at the level of craving involves developing a clear understanding of the nature of craving and its effects on the mind. By recognizing how craving leads to suffering, one can begin to develop a more balanced and equanimous relationship with sensory experience.

9. Clinging (upadana): To break the cycle of clinging, one could focus on developing an attitude of non-attachment. Cultivating an awareness of the impermanence of all things and avoiding rigid attachments to ideas or situations can help to break the cycle of clinging.

10. Becoming (bhava): Breaking the cycle at the level of becoming can involve developing an openness to change and a willingness to take risks. By developing an attitude of curiosity and exploration, one can begin to break the cycle of avoidance and resistance.

11. Birth (jati): To break the cycle at the level of birth, one could work on developing a non-judgmental awareness of how ones habitual tendencies and patterns manifest in daily life. This can involve developing mindfulness and introspection to break the cycle of attachment and aversion.

12. Old age and death (jara-marana): Breaking the cycle at the level of old age and death involves cultivating a deep understanding of the impermanent nature of reality. By recognizing the transience of everything in life, one can begin to cultivate a more accepting and equanimous attitude towards aging and death.