Lets use the example of negativity bias to illustrate the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination.
1. Ignorance (avijja): The person lacks understanding of the true nature of reality, including the influence of their own mind on their perception of reality.
2. Mental formations (sankhara): Due to ignorance, the person forms habitual patterns of paying more attention to negative experiences than positive ones.
3. Consciousness (viññana): The persons consciousness is conditioned by these mental formations, making them more prone to noticing negative experiences and interpreting them in a particular way.
4. Name and form (nama-rupa): The persons body and mind manifest in a way that is susceptible to perceiving negative experiences in a particular way, amplifying their impact.
5. The six sense bases (salayatana): The persons sense organs (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mind) interact with the external world.
6. Contact (phassa): The person encounters a situation or stimulus that is potentially negative, such as a critical comment or a perceived threat to safety or security.
7. Feeling (vedana): The person experiences an unpleasant feeling as a result of the contact with the negative experience.
8. Craving (tanha): The person develops a desire to avoid or remove the negative experience and seek positive experiences instead.
9. Clinging (upadana): The persons attachment to their desire for positive experiences and aversion to negative experiences intensifies, reinforcing their negativity bias.
10. Becoming (bhava): This clinging to negativity bias reinforces the persons habitual patterns and karmic tendencies, leading to the formation of a certain identity and worldview that amplifies their negativity bias.
11. Birth (jati): The persons negativity bias manifests in the form of negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that perpetuate suffering in themselves and others.
12. Old age and death (jara-marana): Over time, the unrestrained negativity bias 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 perpetuation of negativity bias, which can lead to unnecessary suffering. By understanding the dependent origination of negativity bias and recognizing the interdependence of the Twelve Links, a person can cultivate mindfulness and work towards breaking the cycle of negativity bias, leading to greater balance and equanimity.

How to break cycle at each point:

To break the cycle of negativity bias at each point in the context of the Twelve Nidanas:

1. Ignorance (avijja): Develop an understanding of the ways in which your own mind and perception of reality shape your experiences. Become aware of the existence and impact of your own negativity bias.

2. Mental formations (sankhara): Cultivate positive mental habits and patterns by intentionally focusing on positive experiences and consciously reframing negative ones.

3. Consciousness (viññana): Develop awareness of your own thought processes and how they affect your interpretation of reality. Learn to recognize when your negativity bias is activated and consciously choose to focus on positive aspects of the situation.

4. Name and form (nama-rupa): Cultivate a relaxed physical and mental state through mindfulness and relaxation practices to reduce the physical and emotional impact of negative experiences.

5. The six sense bases (salayatana): Become more aware of your senses and how they interact with the world around you. Practice mindfulness and sensory restraint to reduce the influence of negative stimuli.

6. Contact (phassa): Develop awareness of your reactions to potentially negative situations and practice staying calm and grounded in the face of challenges.

7. Feeling (vedana): Cultivate equanimity and resilience in response to unpleasant feelings by focusing on the impermanence of all experiences and practicing self-compassion.

8. Craving (tanha): Cultivate contentment and acceptance of the present moment by letting go of the desire for constant positive experiences and avoiding clinging to negative ones.

9. Clinging (upadana): Practice mindfulness of your thoughts and emotions to recognize when you are identifying with negative beliefs and patterns. Develop positive habits and attitudes to replace negative ones.

10. Becoming (bhava): Cultivate a positive and resilient identity by focusing on your strengths and positive aspects of yourself and the world around you.

11. Birth (jati): Practice compassion and empathy towards yourself and others, recognizing that everyone is subject to negative experiences and emotions.

12. Old age and death (jara-marana): Cultivate an attitude of impermanence and non-attachment towards all experiences, recognizing that all things arise and pass away. Focus on positive contributions to the world and to oneself that reduce negativity bias and promote well-being for all.