Lets use the example of a person withholding information to illustrate the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination.
1. Ignorance (avijja): The person lacks understanding of the true nature of reality and the importance of honest communication.
2. Mental formations (sankhara): Due to ignorance, the person forms habitual patterns of withholding information as a way of protecting their interests or avoiding conflict.
3. Consciousness (viññana): The persons consciousness is conditioned by these mental formations, making them more likely to withhold information in communication.
4. Name and form (nama-rupa): The persons body and mind manifest in a way that is susceptible to hiding information.
5. The six sense bases (salayatana): The persons sense organs interact with the external world where verbal and non-verbal communication takes place.
6. Contact (phassa): The person is involved in a situation or communication where they have information that is relevant, but they choose not to disclose it.
7. Feeling (vedana): The person may experience a variety of feelings, such as guilt, fear, or justification for not sharing information.
8. Craving (tanha): The person desires to avoid negative outcomes by withholding information, such as avoiding blame or conflict.
9. Clinging (upadana): The persons attachment to the desired outcomes reinforces their pattern of withholding information, perpetuating the cycle of dishonest communication.
10. Becoming (bhava): This clinging to dishonest communication reinforces the persons habitual patterns and karmic tendencies, perpetuating the cycle of withholding information.
11. Birth (jati): The person is born into a situation where they still have the tendency to withhold information in communication.
12. Old age and death (jara-marana): The tendency to withhold information can perpetuate negative consequences in future situations or even future lives and may cause suffering for oneself and others.
This example illustrates how the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination can be applied to the act of withholding information. By understanding and recognizing the interdependence of the Twelve Links, one may cultivate truthful communication and work towards breaking the cycle of withholding information, ultimately leading to greater peace and freedom from suffering.

How to break cycle at each point:

Certainly, breaking the cycle at each point in this example of a person withholding information could look like this:

1. Ignorance (avijja): The person can break the cycle of ignorance by recognizing the importance of honest communication and seeking to understand the harm that withholding information can cause themselves and others. They can educate themselves about the benefits of vulnerability and build empathy for those who may be affected by dishonest communication.

2. Mental formations (sankhara): By recognizing the destructive nature of their habitual patterns and seeing them as a cause of suffering, the person can begin to form new, more constructive patterns of communication. They can bring awareness to their tendencies to withhold information and seek support from others to help them change their habits.

3. Consciousness (viññana): As the person develops new patterns of communication, they can become more conscious and mindful of their words and actions. They can work to develop greater awareness of their tendencies to withhold information and notice when they arise.

4. Name and form (nama-rupa): By becoming more conscious of their thoughts and emotions, the person can begin to shift their body-mind complex towards more constructive patterns. They can use practices like meditation and mindful breathing to cultivate calm and clarity, creating a more conducive environment for honest communication.

5. The six sense bases (salayatana): By becoming more mindful of their senses and their interaction with the external world, the person can create more positive conditions for communication. They can maintain an open and curious attitude towards others, creating a space for honesty and vulnerability in their relationships.

6. Contact (phassa): The person can break the cycle of withholding information at this point by choosing to share information honestly and with integrity. They can practice being truthful and sincere in their communication, even if it feels uncomfortable at first.

7. Feeling (vedana): As the person begins to communicate more honestly, they may experience a range of feelings. Instead of resisting these feelings, they can notice them with mindfulness and compassion, recognizing them as part of the growth process that is leading to a more positive and authentic way of communicating.

8. Craving (tanha): Without the attachment to avoiding negative outcomes, the person can maintain an open and curious attitude towards honesty and vulnerability. They can practice being motivated by a desire for greater connection and understanding, rather than a desire to protect themselves.

9. Clinging (upadana): By letting go of their attachment to self-protection, the person can break the cycle of withholding information. They can recognize the positive effects of honest communication and use mindfulness to stay connected to that awareness.

10. Becoming (bhava): With continued practice, the person can develop new habits of communication that reinforce honesty and vulnerability. They can become committed to these new patterns of behavior, creating positive karmic tendencies that lead to healthier relationships and a more peaceful mind.

11. Birth (jati): By continuing to practice honest communication, the person can be born into situations that support and reinforce their newfound habits. They can seek out relationships and situations that create a space for authenticity and vulnerability.

12. Old age and death (jara-marana): With continued practice, the person can break the cycle of dishonest communication for good. They can live a life of greater peace and freedom from suffering, benefiting themselves and those around them.