I love this post in so many ways ❤! But the main one has to be the amount of emphasis you put into practice!
It really is the key. Countless times I've witnessed people failing at being understanding, open-minded, or genuine, and then automatically proceeding to assume they are a fraud. They aren't, we aren't.
Even if you think a moral trait is truly important and admirable, you won't develop it overnight.
It is not hypocrisy if you fail on the way to become a better person. As a matter of fact, all of us will fail multiple times along the way. It is part of the process and, as you said, we get better at it every time we try, even (and I dare say especially) when we fail here and there.
Thank you for sharing your experience and tips with us!