Lets use the example of Undermining Others to illustrate the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination.
1. Ignorance (avijja): The person lacks understanding of the true nature of reality, including the interconnectedness of all beings and the law of karma.
2. Mental formations (sankhara): Due to ignorance, the person has formed habitual patterns of seeking power and control over others through undermining them.
3. Consciousness (viññana): The persons consciousness is conditioned by these mental formations, making them prone to undermining others.
4. Name and form (nama-rupa): The persons body and mind (psychophysical constituents) manifest in a way that is susceptible to the desire for power and control.
5. The six sense bases (salayatana): The persons sense organs (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mind) interact with the external world, allowing them to identify opportunities to undermine others.
6. Contact (phassa): The person encounters a situation or individual that they perceive as a threat to their power.
7. Feeling (vedana): The person experiences a sense of fear or insecurity in response to the perceived threat.
8. Craving (tanha): The person desires to eliminate the threat to their power, which leads to the desire to undermine the other person.
9. Clinging (upadana): The persons attachment to their desire to undermine the other person intensifies, leading to further fear and insecurity.
10. Becoming (bhava): This clinging to the desire to undermine others reinforces the persons habitual patterns and karmic tendencies, perpetuating the cycle of power-seeking and control.
11. Birth (jati): The persons undermining behavior manifests in the form of gossip, spreading rumors, and manipulating situations to undermine the other person.
12. Old age and death (jara-marana): The persons behavior, if left unaddressed, can lead to negative consequences in future situations or even future lives, as the negative karma created by undermining others will keep affecting their life.
In this example, we can see how the Twelve Nidanas apply to the arising and perpetuation of the behavior of undermining others. Understanding the dependent origination of this behavior can help one recognize the interdependence of the Twelve Links, cultivating mindfulness, and working towards breaking the cycle of negativity and creating positive karma instead.

How to break cycle at each point:

Certainly, here are some suggestions for how to break the cycle at each point:

1. Ignorance (avijja): The first step in breaking the cycle is to recognize and acknowledge our own ignorance. This involves an honest inquiry into our own beliefs and thought patterns, and a willingness to question assumptions about ourselves and the world around us. Learning from those who have more experience or knowledge can also be helpful.

2. Mental formations (sankhara): Once we have recognized the patterns of thought that perpetuate the cycle of undermining, we can begin to cultivate positive mental formations. We can practice self-reflection to see when we are holding onto negative thoughts and actively seek to replace them with caring or compassionate ones.

3. Consciousness (vijnana): By cultivating positive mental formations, we can raise our consciousness and reduce the influence of negative patterns. Mindfulness practice is one effective way to become more aware of our thoughts and reactions, allowing us to respond more skillfully in difficult situations.

4. Name and form (nama-rupa): While we cannot change our physical attributes, we can cultivate inner qualities that foster trust, respect, and cooperation with others. This may involve developing qualities like kindness, patience, and honesty.

5. The six sense bases (salayatana): By becoming mindful of our sensory experiences and the ways in which we perceive the world around us, we can reduce the influence of negative patterns. This requires an open and curious approach, allowing us to challenge our assumptions and see different perspectives.

6. Contact (phassa): By becoming more aware of how we react to perceived threats, we can learn to respond in a more skillful and compassionate way. This involves developing empathy, curiosity, and a willingness to listen to others.

7. Feeling (vedana): By learning to recognize and regulate our emotions, we can reduce the frequency and intensity of negative feelings. This may involve developing practices like meditation or yoga or seeking the support of a therapist or counselor.

8. Craving (tanha): Through mindfulness and self-reflection, we can learn to recognize the desires that lead to negative behavior. Rather than acting on these desires, we can learn to sit with them and explore their underlying causes.

9. Clinging (upadana): By letting go of our attachment to negative patterns of behavior, we can become more free to explore more positive ways of relating to others. This may involve developing a sense of gratitude or appreciation for the people in our lives, seeking to build positive and supportive relationships.

10. Becoming (bhava): By cultivating positive qualities and behaviors, we can gradually break the cycle of negative patterns and develop new habits that promote collaboration and cooperation with others.

11. Birth (jati): As we cultivate positive qualities and behaviors, we begin to see the effects of our efforts in our relationships with others. By building trust, working together, and recognizing each others strengths and weaknesses, we can create more supportive and harmonious environments.

12. Old age and death (jara-marana): By cultivating positive relationships and leaving behind negative patterns of behavior, we set in motion positive karmic consequences that will benefit ourselves and others in this life and in future lives. This creates a sense of meaning and purpose, reducing the fear of death and the sense of separation from others.