The following is a first attempt to create a model for understanding and describing the dynamic functions of self development based on three properties of Reich’s energy concepts. It is an attempt to present schematically the basic functioning of the life force to show that development occurs simultaneously on the physical, psychic and mental realms and is energetically based. It is a model, and not a replica. The living does not function in such a mechanistic way as represented by these drawings. Development is an alive and dynamic process that can at best be replicated, but not duplicated in writing. At the same time, it is equally important to understand that what is presented here in terms of energetic functioning is not an analogy. It is in fact the way the living does function in the world creating self development. It is not as if the energy flows forward and pulsates. The life force does flow forward, it does pulsate. This paper is an attempt to describe schematically how these energetic properties result in a development process. It is also important to note that the energetic functions discussed here do not have the intention or the purpose of creating a developmental process. But rather that as a result of these natural processes, development and learning occurs.