Lets use the example of poor boundaries to illustrate the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination.
1. Ignorance (avijja): The person lacks understanding of the true nature of reality, including the importance of healthy boundaries.
2. Mental formations (sankhara): Due to ignorance, the person has formed habitual patterns of not setting or enforcing clear boundaries in relationships.
3. Consciousness (viññana): The persons consciousness is conditioned by these mental formations, leading them to believe that poor boundaries are acceptable or normal.
4. Name and form (nama-rupa): The persons body and mind manifest in a way that is susceptible to poor boundary-setting, leading to repeated boundary violations.
5. The six sense bases (salayatana): The persons sense organs interact with others, leading to experiences that reinforce their habit of poor boundary-setting.
6. Contact (phassa): The person encounters situations or people that violate their boundaries, yet they fail to recognize this as inappropriate or harmful.
7. Feeling (vedana): The person experiences unpleasant feelings as a result of repeated boundary violations by others, which they may not even acknowledge they are experiencing.
8. Craving (tanha): The person becomes attached to avoiding conflict or confrontation by not enforcing their boundaries or standing up for themselves.
9. Clinging (upadana): The person continues to cling to this pattern of not setting proper boundaries, leading to further boundary violations and harm to themselves.
10. Becoming (bhava): By continuing to enable the harmful behavior of others by not enforcing boundaries and asserting themselves, the person reinforces their karmic tendencies towards harmful situations.
11. Birth (jati): The person experiences repeated boundary violations by others, perpetuating their cycle of unhealthy relationships and boundary issues.
12. Old age and death (jara-marana): The persons continued inability to set and enforce healthy boundaries can lead to mental, emotional, and physical suffering as well as negative consequences in future situations or even future lives.
In this example, the Twelve Nidanas show how a pattern of poor boundary setting in relationships can lead to suffering and negative consequences. By understanding and breaking the cycle of dependency, a person can cultivate self-awareness and self-respect, allowing them to set healthy boundaries and maintain healthy relationships.

How to break cycle at each point:

Certainly, here are some suggestions on how to break the cycle of dependent origination at each point within the context of poor boundaries:

1. Ignorance (avijja): Educate yourself about the importance of healthy boundaries, what they look like, and how to set and enforce them in relationships. Seek out resources such as books, therapy, or support groups to learn more.

2. Mental formations (sankhara): By practicing mindfulness and self-awareness, you can begin to recognize and unravel the habitual patterns of behavior that reinforce poor boundaries. Meditation and therapy can be particularly helpful in breaking free from these patterns.

3. Consciousness (viññana): Through developing a clear understanding of healthy boundaries and recognizing the harmful nature of poor boundaries, you can begin to shift your mindset and recondition your consciousness to recognize the importance of setting and enforcing appropriate boundaries.

4. Name and form (nama-rupa): By taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health, you can reduce your susceptibility to poor boundary-setting. This can involve practices such as mindfulness meditation, exercise, healthy eating, and self-care that lead to a clearer state of mind and a healthier body.

5. The six sense bases (salayatana): By being mindful of your interactions with the environment, you can become more aware of situations or people that are likely to infringe on your boundaries. This can involve setting limits on your exposure to certain people or environments, or developing strategies to cope when you encounter them.

6. Contact (phassa): By being mindful of your reactions to external stimuli, you can learn to recognize when others are violating your boundaries and respond appropriately. This can involve developing assertiveness and communication skills to effectively express your needs and boundaries to others.

7. Feeling (vedana): By becoming aware of the unpleasant feelings that arise when others violate your boundaries, you can begin to acknowledge their harmful effects on your well-being. This can involve developing strategies to cope with these feelings, such as journaling, relaxation techniques, or seeking support from friends or a therapist.

8. Craving (tanha): By recognizing the role that avoiding conflict or confrontation plays in reinforcing poor boundaries, you can develop a deeper understanding of the underlying motivations for your behavior. This can involve cultivating self-compassion and recognizing that setting healthy boundaries is a form of self-care rather than an act of selfishness.

9. Clinging (upadana): By developing a sense of self-respect and self-worth, you can begin to challenge the attachment to the habit of poor boundary-setting. This can involve acknowledging the harm that has been done to you in the past and committing to yourself to avoid future harm by setting and enforcing healthy boundaries.

10. Becoming (bhava): By recognizing the karmic consequences of poor boundary-setting, you can begin to see the importance of breaking the cycle and creating positive karmic tendencies. This can involve developing a sense of responsibility for your own well-being and recognizing that setting healthy boundaries is an act of self-care that benefits not only yourself but others as well.

11. Birth (jati): By actively setting and enforcing healthy boundaries in relationships, you can begin to break the cycle of poor boundaries and avoid future harm. This can involve developing assertiveness and communication skills, setting clear limits in relationships, and seeking support when needed.

12. Old age and death (jara-marana): By setting and enforcing healthy boundaries, you can avoid the negative consequences that come with perpetuating the cycle of poor boundaries. This can involve committing to ongoing personal growth and self-care, seeking support when needed, and recognizing that setting healthy boundaries is an ongoing practice that requires effort and attention.