The article explains how self-absorption can arise and perpetuate negative behavior through the lens of the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination. The Twelve Nidanas illustrate how ignorance and habitual patterns can reinforce negative behavior and create karmic consequences. The article provides a detailed explanation of each of the Twelve Nidanas in the context of self-absorption, along with ways to break the cycle at each point, including cultivating awareness, developing positive mental states, and recognizing the impermanence and interdependent nature of all phenomena. By understanding and breaking the cycle of self-absorption, one can cultivate a more compassionate and empathetic view of the world.